Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Carthage, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Carthage, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Carthage are Avir At Carthage in Carthage (0.4 mi), Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility in Carthage (0.4 mi), Panola County Nursing & Rehabilitation in Carthage (1.2 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).
Carthage has about 115 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Carthage compared with Panola County and Texas
| Census figure | Carthage | Panola County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 35% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 9.8% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,040 | $41,940 | — |
Older residents in towns around Carthage
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cherokee, TX | 23 mi | 1,114 | 45 |
| Center, TX | 26 mi | 772 | 53 |
| Marshall, TX | 27 mi | 3,567 | 521 |
| Henderson, TX | 27 mi | 2,190 | 361 |
| Hallsville, TX | 28 mi | 234 | 16 |
| Greenwood, LA | 29 mi | 898 | 43 |
Nursing homes near Carthage
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Carthage | Carthage, TX | 0.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 104 | (903) 693-6671 |
| Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility | Carthage, TX | 0.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 91 | (903) 693-8504 |
| Panola County Nursing & Rehabilitation | Carthage, TX | 1.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 108 | (903) 693-7141 |
| Garrison Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center | Garrison, TX | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | 93 | (936) 347-2234 |
| Heritage House Of Marshall Health & Rehabilitation | Marshall, TX | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | 125 | (903) 935-6700 |
Home health agencies serving Carthage
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Homecare Of The Pines | Longview, TX | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 236-8880 |
| Lifecare Health Services | Longview, TX | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 297-9300 |
| Traditions Health | Longview, TX | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 663-2331 |
| Home Therapy Austin | Austin, TX | 238 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 637-1550 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. 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 Carthage
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 30% of the $3,337 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage: common questions
What nursing homes are near Carthage?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Carthage in Carthage (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility in Carthage (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Panola County Nursing & Rehabilitation in Carthage (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Carthage?
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 30% of the $3,337 monthly median income of Carthage 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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Other care in Carthage
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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