Fairfield, Texas

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fairfield, TX

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Fairfield, TX: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
473
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$11.65
median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Texas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fairfield are Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield (1.0 mi), Fairview Healthcare Residence in Fairfield (1.2 mi), Teague Nursing And Rehabilitation in Teague (9.1 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).

Fairfield has about 88 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Fairfield compared with Freestone County and Texas

Census figureFairfieldFreestone CountyTexas
Residents 85 or older3.0%2.3%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability44%43%35%
Residents 65 or older22%20%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone43%27%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%9.8%12%
Households with no vehicle3.9%2.5%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$32,050$42,441—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Teague, TX8.9 mi52842
Mexia, TX19 mi1,179183
Groesbeck, TX25 mi746127
Corsicana, TX31 mi3,864469
Palestine, TX31 mi2,907262
Athens, TX39 mi2,563518

Nursing homes near Fairfield

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterFairfield, TX1.0 mi4 of 5101(903) 389-1236
Fairview Healthcare ResidenceFairfield, TX1.2 mi4 of 584(903) 389-4121
Teague Nursing And RehabilitationTeague, TX9.1 mi5 of 576(254) 739-2541
Skilled Care Of MexiaMexia, TX18 mi3 of 580(254) 472-0630
The Manor Healthcare ResidenceMexia, TX19 mi5 of 566(254) 562-3867
Mexia Ltc Nursing And RehabilitationMexia, TX19 mi2 of 566(254) 562-5400

Home health agencies serving Fairfield

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringTeague, TX8.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 723-1657
Home Care NetworkPalestine, TX32 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 270-2000
Home Therapy AustinAustin, TX134 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 637-1550
UT Health East Texas Home Health ServicesAthens, TX41 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 675-8882

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

What it covers

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
Cost

What CNAs costs in Fairfield

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 38% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Fairfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairview Healthcare Residence in Fairfield (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Teague Nursing And Rehabilitation in Teague (9.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Fairfield?

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 38% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Fairfield 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.

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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