Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Laredo, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Laredo, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Laredo are Laredo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Laredo (0.8 mi), La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation in Laredo (1.1 mi), Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Laredo (2.0 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).
Laredo has about 3,034 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Laredo compared with Texas
| Census figure | Laredo | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 24% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,587 | — |
Older residents in towns around Laredo
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo, TX | 14 mi | 467 | 23 |
| Medina, TX | 45 mi | 294 | 55 |
| Zapata, TX | 48 mi | 987 | 175 |
| Hebbronville, TX | 52 mi | 381 | 53 |
| Cotulla, TX | 62 mi | 583 | 80 |
Nursing homes near Laredo
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (956) 727-3422 |
| La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation | Laredo, TX | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 186 | (512) 643-4739 |
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care | Laredo, TX | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 138 | (956) 615-0456 |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo, TX | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 18 | (956) 796-3566 |
| Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | 3.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 188 | (956) 722-0031 |
| Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | 3.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (956) 723-2068 |
Home health agencies serving Laredo
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Unlimited, Inc. | Mcallen, TX | 121 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 994-9911 |
| Inspira Home Health Services | Laredo, TX | 0.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 857-5900 |
| Allheal Home Health, Inc | Houston, TX | 290 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (936) 756-2277 |
| American Medical Home Health Services | Corpus Christi, TX | 129 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 887-9760 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Laredo. 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 Laredo
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 31% of the $3,299 monthly median income of Laredo 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 Laredo: common questions
What nursing homes are near Laredo?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laredo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Laredo (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation in Laredo (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Laredo (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Laredo?
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 31% of the $3,299 monthly median income of Laredo 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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