CNA Home Care in Melissa, TX: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Melissa, TX: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

704

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$11.65

median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

Texas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Melissa are North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center in Mckinney (6.0 mi), Park Manor Of Mckinney in Mckinney (6.7 mi), Princeton Medical Lodge in Princeton (7.8 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).

Melissa has about 277 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Melissa compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Melissa	Collin County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	35%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,000	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Melissa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anna, TX	4.1 mi	1,358	116
Princeton, TX	7.7 mi	1,759	102
McKinney, TX	8.6 mi	21,644	2,816
Van Alstyne, TX	9.3 mi	1,091	174
Fairview, TX	11 mi	3,243	390
Lucas, TX	13 mi	857	14

Nursing homes near Melissa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	6.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(972) 562-7969
Park Manor Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	6.7 mi	2 of 5	138	(972) 562-8880
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	7.8 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100
Belterra Health & Rehab	Mckinney, TX	9.0 mi	4 of 5	103	(972) 542-5500
Meadowbrook Care Center	Van Alstyne, TX	9.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(903) 482-6455
Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	9.7 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 542-2695

Home health agencies serving Melissa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	33 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	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Centerwell Home Health	Plano, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 514-8284

Straight-line miles from the center of Melissa. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Melissa

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 27% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Melissa 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Melissa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Melissa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center in Mckinney (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Park Manor Of Mckinney in Mckinney (6.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Princeton Medical Lodge in Princeton (7.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Melissa?

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 27% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Melissa 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.

More near Melissa

More senior care near Melissa

Nursing Assistants in nearby cities

Other care in Melissa

More for Melissa families

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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Melissa, TX