Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Leonard, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Leonard, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Leonard are North Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen in Bonham (14 mi), Seven Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bonham (15 mi), Clyde W Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham (15 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).
Leonard has about 50 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Leonard compared with Fannin County and Texas
| Census figure | Leonard | Fannin County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.9% | 8.8% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,609 | $48,988 | — |
Older residents in towns around Leonard
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham, TX | 15 mi | 1,569 | 260 |
| Farmersville, TX | 17 mi | 610 | 45 |
| Anna, TX | 18 mi | 1,358 | 116 |
| Melissa, TX | 19 mi | 1,344 | 277 |
| Van Alstyne, TX | 20 mi | 1,091 | 174 |
| Greenville, TX | 20 mi | 5,513 | 736 |
Nursing homes near Leonard
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen | Bonham, TX | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 65 | (903) 583-8551 |
| Seven Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation | Bonham, TX | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (903) 583-2191 |
| Clyde W Cosper Texas State Veterans Home | Bonham, TX | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 160 | (903) 640-8387 |
| Mullican Care Center | Savoy, TX | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (903) 965-0200 |
| Farmersville Health And Rehabilitation | Farmersville, TX | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 74 | (972) 784-6191 |
| Lexington Medical Lodge | Farmersville, TX | 17 mi | 3 of 5 | 128 | (972) 784-7770 |
Home health agencies serving Leonard
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Home Health LLC | Arlington, TX | 64 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 633-3152 |
| Elara Caring | Sherman, TX | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 892-3163 |
| Remarkable Home Health | Sherman, TX | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 357-5704 |
| Amity Health Care Services | Dallas, TX | 41 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 931-5400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Leonard. 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 Leonard
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 $3,301 monthly median income of Leonard 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 Leonard: common questions
What nursing homes are near Leonard?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen in Bonham (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Seven Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bonham (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Clyde W Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Leonard?
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 $3,301 monthly median income of Leonard 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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