Home Health Aides in Zapata, TX: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Zapata, TX: the local picture

26

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Zapata 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 (20% of Zapata)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Zapata County)

26 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Zapata ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

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.

Zapata has about 987 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Zapata compared with Zapata County and Texas

Census figure	Zapata	Zapata County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	45%	35%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	38%	34%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	79%	83%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$16,852	$26,967	—

Older residents in towns around Zapata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Medina, TX	2.3 mi	294	47%
Rio Bravo, TX	35 mi	467	56%
Roma, TX	37 mi	1,712	63%
Escobares, TX	39 mi	396	61%
Rio Grande City, TX	45 mi	1,552	51%
Hebbronville, TX	46 mi	381	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Zapata

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caridad Healthcare Inc	Roma, TX	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 519-3227
Healing Hands Home Health Care LLC	Laredo, TX	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(956) 727-9111
Superior Nursing Care	Laredo, TX	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 728-0411
Mar-Del Home Health LLC	Laredo, TX	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 753-7007
Alfa Home Health	Laredo, TX	47 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 568-2240
Amado Hospice & Home Health	Harlingen, TX	106 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 444-4600
Laredo Quality Home Health Inc	Laredo, TX	47 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 725-5533
St Anthonys Home Healthcare Services Inc	Mcallen, TX	78 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-8766

Straight-line miles from the center of Zapata. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

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 Zapata

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 72% of the $1,404 monthly median income of Zapata 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 Zapata: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Zapata?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Zapata ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Caridad Healthcare Inc (3.5 of 5), Healing Hands Home Health Care LLC (3 of 5), Superior Nursing Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Zapata?

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 72% of the $1,404 monthly median income of Zapata 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 Zapata, TX