Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Balcones Heights, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Balcones Heights, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Balcones Heights are Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio (0.8 mi), Morningside Manor in San Antonio (0.9 mi), The Lev At San Antonio in San Antonio (1.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Texas earn a median $11.65 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Balcones Heights has about 3 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Balcones Heights compared with Bexar County and Texas
| Census figure | Balcones Heights | Bexar County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 60% | 40% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 61% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 33% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 27% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
Older residents in towns around Balcones Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 2.4 mi | 198,597 | 22,615 |
| Castle Hills, TX | 3.0 mi | 745 | 93 |
| Leon Valley, TX | 3.9 mi | 1,993 | 224 |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 4.9 mi | 1,315 | 203 |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 6.2 mi | 878 | 92 |
| Shavano Park, TX | 6.5 mi | 965 | 229 |
Nursing homes near Balcones Heights
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio, TX | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 93 | (210) 736-4544 |
| Morningside Manor | San Antonio, TX | 0.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 147 | (210) 731-1000 |
| The Lev At San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 106 | (210) 341-6121 |
| Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio, TX | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 170 | (210) 344-8537 |
| The Atrium Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio, TX | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 87 | (210) 614-9974 |
| Inspiration Hills Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio, TX | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 134 | (210) 434-0671 |
Home health agencies serving Balcones Heights
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | San Antonio, TX | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (210) 342-9922 |
| Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | San Antonio, TX | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 877-5222 |
| Alpine Care Home Health | San Antonio, TX | 1.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 832-8031 |
| American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC | San Antonio, TX | 2.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 735-6225 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Balcones Heights. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Balcones Heights
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. 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Balcones Heights: common questions
What nursing homes are near Balcones Heights?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Morningside Manor in San Antonio (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Lev At San Antonio in San Antonio (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Balcones Heights?
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. 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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