Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Elsa, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Elsa, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Elsa are Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Wesla in Weslaco (10 mi), Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco (10 mi), Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Edinb in Edinburg (11 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).
Elsa has about 142 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Elsa compared with Hidalgo County and Texas
| Census figure | Elsa | Hidalgo County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 75% | 47% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 22% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,013 | $35,326 | — |
Older residents in towns around Elsa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch, TX | 1.9 mi | 358 | 50 |
| La Blanca, TX | 2.2 mi | 618 | 0 |
| La Villa, TX | 4.1 mi | 284 | 41 |
| San Carlos, TX | 4.3 mi | 356 | 43 |
| Olivarez, TX | 4.8 mi | 558 | 0 |
| Mila Doce, TX | 5.6 mi | 390 | 41 |
Nursing homes near Elsa
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Wesla | Weslaco, TX | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (956) 968-8502 |
| Valley Grande Manor | Weslaco, TX | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 147 | (956) 968-2121 |
| Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Edinb | Edinburg, TX | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 96 | (956) 383-5656 |
| Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Weslaco, TX | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (956) 973-8451 |
| Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation | Mercedes, TX | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | 123 | (956) 294-1689 |
| Hidalgo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Edinburg, TX | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 126 | (956) 386-1112 |
Home health agencies serving Elsa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Unlimited, Inc. | Mcallen, TX | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 994-9911 |
| United Home Care | Harlingen, TX | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 423-4747 |
| A Healing Touch Home Health | Weslaco, TX | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 447-1803 |
| Dulce Esperanza Home Health Care LLC | Mcallen, TX | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 580-2119 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Elsa. 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 Elsa
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 28% of the $3,668 monthly median income of Elsa 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 Elsa: common questions
What nursing homes are near Elsa?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Wesla in Weslaco (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Edinb in Edinburg (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Elsa?
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 28% of the $3,668 monthly median income of Elsa 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.
More senior care near Elsa
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in La Blanca, TX
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- Nursing Assistants in San Carlos, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Olivarez, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Mila Doce, TX
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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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