Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in San Saba, TX
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Nursing Assistants in San Saba, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to San Saba are San Saba Nursing & Rehabilitation in San Saba (1.3 mi), Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center in Goldthwaite (20 mi), Avir At Hillview in Goldthwaite (20 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).
San Saba has about 47 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
San Saba compared with San Saba County and Texas
| Census figure | San Saba | San Saba County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 41% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 23% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.8% | 7.1% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,844 | $54,464 | — |
Older residents in towns around San Saba
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llano, TX | 31 mi | 927 | 94 |
| Lampasas, TX | 33 mi | 1,485 | 221 |
| Brady, TX | 37 mi | 1,069 | 65 |
| Brownwood, TX | 39 mi | 3,216 | 507 |
| Early, TX | 40 mi | 505 | 105 |
| Kingsland, TX | 40 mi | 2,058 | 326 |
Nursing homes near San Saba
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba Nursing & Rehabilitation | San Saba, TX | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 72 | (325) 387-8123 |
| Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center | Goldthwaite, TX | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 94 | (325) 648-2258 |
| Avir At Hillview | Goldthwaite, TX | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 52 | (325) 648-2247 |
Home health agencies serving San Saba
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cms-Kinder Hearts Home Health | Early, TX | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (325) 646-4900 |
| Elara Caring | Brownwood, TX | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (325) 643-4999 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Brownwood, TX | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (325) 643-5525 |
| Capitol Home Health | Austin, TX | 79 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 467-6900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of San Saba. 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 San Saba
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 38% of the $2,654 monthly median income of San Saba 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 San Saba: common questions
What nursing homes are near San Saba?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are San Saba Nursing & Rehabilitation in San Saba (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center in Goldthwaite (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Hillview in Goldthwaite (20 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in San Saba?
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 38% of the $2,654 monthly median income of San Saba 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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