Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Forney, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Forney, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Forney are Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Forney (0.8 mi), Cheyenne Medical Lodge in Mesquite (7.3 mi), Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Terrell (7.9 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).
Forney has about 49 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Forney compared with Kaufman County and Texas
| Census figure | Forney | Kaufman County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.1% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 17% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,281 | $59,158 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forney
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Ranch, TX | 4.3 mi | 525 | 14 |
| Talty, TX | 4.5 mi | 349 | 24 |
| Heartland, TX | 4.9 mi | 372 | 0 |
| Sunnyvale, TX | 7.3 mi | 1,550 | 106 |
| Crandall, TX | 7.6 mi | 621 | 0 |
| Heath, TX | 7.7 mi | 1,752 | 137 |
Nursing homes near Forney
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Forney, TX | 0.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 116 | (972) 552-2420 |
| Cheyenne Medical Lodge | Mesquite, TX | 7.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 139 | (972) 788-8900 |
| Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare | Terrell, TX | 7.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 108 | (972) 551-0122 |
| Mesquite Tree Nursing Center | Mesquite, TX | 8.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 143 | (972) 288-6489 |
| The Manor At Seagoville | Seagoville, TX | 9.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (972) 287-2491 |
| Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation | Mesquite, TX | 9.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 149 | (972) 288-7668 |
Home health agencies serving Forney
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Plus Home Care | Mesquite, TX | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-5300 |
| Ultimate Home Health Care | Mesquite, TX | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-4700 |
| Dependable Home Care Inc | Garland, TX | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 221-7900 |
| New Vision Home Health Services Inc | Desoto, TX | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 227-3000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Forney. 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 Forney
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 21% of the $4,857 monthly median income of Forney 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 Forney: common questions
What nursing homes are near Forney?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Forney (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cheyenne Medical Lodge in Mesquite (7.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Terrell (7.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Forney?
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 21% of the $4,857 monthly median income of Forney 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
- Nursing Assistants in Travis Ranch, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Talty, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Heartland, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Sunnyvale, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Crandall, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Heath, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Mesquite, TX
- Nursing Assistants in McLendon-Chisholm, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Seagoville, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Terrell, 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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