Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Garden Ridge, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Garden Ridge, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Garden Ridge are Avir At Schertz in Schertz (2.2 mi), Trucare Living Centers - Selma in Selma (3.8 mi), Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Schertz (5.3 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).
Garden Ridge has about 82 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Garden Ridge compared with Comal County and Texas
| Census figure | Garden Ridge | Comal County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 32% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 19% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 10% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.1% | 7.2% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $132,878 | $75,898 | — |
Older residents in towns around Garden Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma, TX | 3.7 mi | 1,060 | 16 |
| Schertz, TX | 5.6 mi | 5,992 | 493 |
| Universal City, TX | 5.9 mi | 2,914 | 123 |
| Live Oak, TX | 6.3 mi | 2,233 | 377 |
| Cibolo, TX | 6.4 mi | 3,694 | 275 |
| Converse, TX | 8.6 mi | 3,295 | 346 |
Nursing homes near Garden Ridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Schertz | Schertz, TX | 2.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 96 | (210) 658-6338 |
| Trucare Living Centers - Selma | Selma, TX | 3.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (210) 886-8393 |
| Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Schertz, TX | 5.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (210) 566-9100 |
| Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live Oak | Live Oak, TX | 6.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 123 | (210) 600-3700 |
| San Antonio Wellness & Rehabilitation | San Antonio, TX | 6.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 154 | (210) 653-1219 |
| Avir At Converse | Converse, TX | 7.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (210) 650-0551 |
Home health agencies serving Garden Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | San Antonio, TX | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (210) 342-9922 |
| Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | San Antonio, TX | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 877-5222 |
| Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 900-3640 |
| Methodist Healthcare At Home | San Antonio, TX | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 248-3081 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Garden Ridge. 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 Garden Ridge
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 9% of the $11,073 monthly median income of Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge: common questions
What nursing homes are near Garden Ridge?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Schertz in Schertz (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Trucare Living Centers - Selma in Selma (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Schertz (5.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Garden Ridge?
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 9% of the $11,073 monthly median income of Garden Ridge 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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