Home Health Aides in West Livingston, TX: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Livingston, TX: the local picture

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Livingston ZIP codes in their service area

$11.65

median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

987

residents 65 or older (12% of West Livingston)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Polk County)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving West Livingston ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

Home health and personal care aides in Texas earn a median $11.65 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $10.97 and $13.23.

West Livingston has about 987 residents aged 65 or older, 52% of whom report a disability.

West Livingston compared with Polk County and Texas

Census figure	West Livingston	Polk County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	42%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	12%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,213	$47,857	—

Older residents in towns around West Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Livingston, TX	4.9 mi	1,105	40%
Onalaska, TX	10 mi	540	49%
Cleveland, TX	25 mi	1,129	43%
Huntsville, TX	32 mi	5,567	34%
Willis, TX	33 mi	947	29%
Panorama Village, TX	36 mi	743	32%

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in West Livingston

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in West Livingston: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Livingston?

Medicare’s file lists none for West Livingston ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in West Livingston?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Home Health Aides in West Livingston, TX