Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Royse City, TX
Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Royse City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Nursing Assistants in Royse City, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Royse City are Royse City Medical Lodge in Royse City (4.5 mi), Highland Meadows in Rockwall (8.4 mi), Rockwall Nursing Care Center in Rockwall (9.0 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).
Royse City has about 134 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Royse City compared with Rockwall County and Texas
| Census figure | Royse City | Rockwall County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 28% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.1% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 21% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 5.2% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,583 | $82,527 | — |
Older residents in towns around Royse City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fate, TX | 4.4 mi | 1,504 | 135 |
| Josephine, TX | 6.0 mi | 701 | 40 |
| Lavon, TX | 7.6 mi | 501 | 22 |
| Rockwall, TX | 8.2 mi | 8,082 | 709 |
| Caddo Mills, TX | 8.5 mi | 452 | 37 |
| McLendon-Chisholm, TX | 9.9 mi | 318 | 16 |
Nursing homes near Royse City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City Medical Lodge | Royse City, TX | 4.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 124 | (972) 636-9100 |
| Highland Meadows | Rockwall, TX | 8.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (972) 722-7408 |
| Rockwall Nursing Care Center | Rockwall, TX | 9.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 192 | (972) 771-5000 |
| Broadmoor Medical Lodge | Rockwall, TX | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 140 | (972) 772-8700 |
| Beacon Harbor Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Rockwall, TX | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 190 | (972) 412-4000 |
| Rowlett Health And Rehabilitation Center | Rowlett, TX | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 163 | (972) 475-4700 |
Home health agencies serving Royse City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependable Home Care Inc | Garland, TX | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 221-7900 |
| Ultimate Plus Home Care | Mesquite, TX | 21 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 | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-4700 |
| A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC | Irving, TX | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 591-0110 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Royse City. 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 Royse City
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 19% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Royse City 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 Royse City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Royse City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royse City Medical Lodge in Royse City (4.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Highland Meadows in Rockwall (8.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rockwall Nursing Care Center in Rockwall (9.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Royse City?
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 19% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Royse City 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 Royse City
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Fate, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Josephine, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Lavon, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Rockwall, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Caddo Mills, TX
- Nursing Assistants in McLendon-Chisholm, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Heath, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Wylie, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Farmersville, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Rowlett, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Greenville, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Sachse, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Travis Ranch, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Murphy, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Terrell, TX
- Nursing Assistants in Lucas, TX
Other care in Royse City
- Companion Care in Royse City
- Dementia Care in Royse City
- Respite Care in Royse City
- Live-In Caregivers in Royse City
- Post-Surgery Care in Royse City
- Senior Transportation in Royse City
- Home Health Aides in Royse City
- Personal Care in Royse City
- Overnight Caregivers in Royse City
- 24-Hour Home Care in Royse City
- Mobility Assistance in Royse City
- Parkinson’s Care in Royse City
- Stroke Recovery Support in Royse City
- Disability Care for Adults in Royse City
- Hospice Support in Royse City
- Senior Meal Preparation in Royse City
- Senior Housekeeping in Royse City
- Medication Reminders in Royse City
- Veterans’ Home Care in Royse City
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.
Find CNAs in Royse City
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Royse City can see it as soon as it is live.
Create your free family accountLooking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.
