Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Rio Bravo, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Rio Bravo, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Rio Bravo are Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Laredo (10 mi), Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Laredo (10 mi), Laredo Medical Center in Laredo (12 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).
Rio Bravo has about 23 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Rio Bravo compared with Webb County and Texas
| Census figure | Rio Bravo | Webb County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 56% | 50% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 10% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 25% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $36,550 | $39,170 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rio Bravo
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 14 mi | 25,820 | 3,034 |
| Medina, TX | 33 mi | 294 | 55 |
| Zapata, TX | 35 mi | 987 | 175 |
| Hebbronville, TX | 49 mi | 381 | 53 |
Nursing homes near Rio Bravo
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (956) 723-2068 |
| Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 188 | (956) 722-0031 |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo, TX | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 18 | (956) 796-3566 |
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care | Laredo, TX | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 138 | (956) 615-0456 |
| Laredo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (956) 727-3422 |
| La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation | Laredo, TX | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 186 | (512) 643-4739 |
Home health agencies serving Rio Bravo
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Unlimited, Inc. | Mcallen, TX | 111 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 | 13 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 | 298 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 | 131 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 Rio Bravo. 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 Rio Bravo
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 33% of the $3,046 monthly median income of Rio Bravo 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Rio Bravo: common questions
What nursing homes are near Rio Bravo?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Laredo (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Laredo (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Laredo Medical Center in Laredo (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Rio Bravo?
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 33% of the $3,046 monthly median income of Rio Bravo 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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