Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Port Lavaca, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Port Lavaca, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Port Lavaca are Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca (1.2 mi), Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca (1.3 mi), Southbrooke Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Edna (24 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).
Port Lavaca has about 635 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Port Lavaca compared with Calhoun County and Texas
| Census figure | Port Lavaca | Calhoun County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.6% | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 19% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,113 | $58,966 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port Lavaca
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna, TX | 25 mi | 958 | 169 |
| Palacios, TX | 25 mi | 1,007 | 42 |
| Victoria, TX | 26 mi | 10,308 | 1,406 |
| Refugio, TX | 45 mi | 558 | 81 |
| El Campo, TX | 46 mi | 2,023 | 345 |
| Rockport, TX | 47 mi | 3,238 | 401 |
Nursing homes near Port Lavaca
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Port Lavaca, TX | 1.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 130 | (361) 551-0500 |
| Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Port Lavaca, TX | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 148 | (361) 552-3741 |
| Southbrooke Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente | Edna, TX | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (361) 782-7614 |
Home health agencies serving Port Lavaca
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Home Health | Victoria, TX | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (361) 578-2436 |
| Texas Home Health Skilled Services | Victoria, TX | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 576-4683 |
| Pam Health At Home | Buda, TX | 126 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 295-7000 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Bay City, TX | 46 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 244-0600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port Lavaca. 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 Port Lavaca
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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca: common questions
What nursing homes are near Port Lavaca?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Southbrooke Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Edna (24 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Port Lavaca?
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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 senior care near Port Lavaca
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Rockport, TX
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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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