Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Stockton, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Stockton, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Stockton are Focused Care At Fort Stockton in Fort Stockton (1.5 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).
Fort Stockton has about 132 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Stockton compared with Pecos County and Texas
| Census figure | Fort Stockton | Pecos County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 49% | 37% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 53% | 41% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 27% | 30% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,496 | $27,597 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Stockton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane, TX | 47 mi | 314 | 16 |
| Town of Pecos, TX | 51 mi | 1,363 | 176 |
| Monahans, TX | 54 mi | 754 | 77 |
| Alpine, TX | 59 mi | 1,484 | 98 |
| Kermit, TX | 68 mi | 757 | 44 |
| West Odessa, TX | 69 mi | 3,274 | 51 |
Nursing homes near Fort Stockton
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Care At Fort Stockton | Fort Stockton, TX | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (432) 336-7631 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Stockton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Home Health Inc | Midland, TX | 90 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (432) 684-5858 |
| Excelacare Home Health | Lubbock, TX | 190 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 791-0042 |
| Express Nursing | Odessa, TX | 76 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (432) 580-9393 |
| Star Care Home Health, LLC | Odessa, TX | 74 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (432) 580-7707 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton
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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Stockton: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Stockton?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Focused Care At Fort Stockton in Fort Stockton (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Stockton?
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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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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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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