Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bay City, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Bay City, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bay City are Paradigm At Bay City in Bay City (0.7 mi), Avir At Bay City in Bay City (1.3 mi), Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bay City (1.9 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).
Bay City has about 228 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Bay City compared with Matagorda County and Texas
| Census figure | Bay City | Matagorda County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 41% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 18% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,250 | $45,333 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bay City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny, TX | 16 mi | 650 | 9 |
| Wild Peach Village, TX | 21 mi | 706 | 28 |
| West Columbia, TX | 22 mi | 770 | 46 |
| El Campo, TX | 24 mi | 2,023 | 345 |
| Brazoria, TX | 24 mi | 534 | 33 |
| Wharton, TX | 25 mi | 1,363 | 259 |
Nursing homes near Bay City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradigm At Bay City | Bay City, TX | 0.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 105 | (979) 245-6327 |
| Avir At Bay City | Bay City, TX | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (979) 245-7800 |
| Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bay City, TX | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (979) 245-7369 |
| Paradigm At Sweeny | Sweeny, TX | 17 mi | 1 of 5 | 90 | (979) 548-3383 |
| Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Wharton, TX | 24 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (979) 532-5020 |
| Paradigm At The Prairies | El Campo, TX | 25 mi | 1 of 5 | 150 | (979) 543-6762 |
Home health agencies serving Bay City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Angels Home Health | Richmond, TX | 47 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 344-2821 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | Galveston, TX | 71 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (409) 762-5753 |
| Stat Home Health Houston Bellaire, LLC | Pearland, TX | 58 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 997-7118 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC | Houston, TX | 62 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 592-0632 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bay City. 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 Bay City
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 26% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bay City 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.
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 Bay City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Bay City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paradigm At Bay City in Bay City (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avir At Bay City in Bay City (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bay City (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Bay City?
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 26% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bay City 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).
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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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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.
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