Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in South Padre Island, TX
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Nursing Assistants in South Padre Island, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to South Padre Island are Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill in Brownsville (23 mi), Fox Hollow Post Acute in Brownsville (23 mi), Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville (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).
South Padre Island has about 34 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
South Padre Island compared with Cameron County and Texas
| Census figure | South Padre Island | Cameron County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 14% | 38% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 40% | 14% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.8% | 23% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,262 | $37,536 | — |
Older residents in towns around South Padre Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Isabel, TX | 6.2 mi | 737 | 99 |
| Laguna Vista, TX | 7.9 mi | 1,194 | 99 |
| Brownsville, TX | 19 mi | 24,519 | 2,858 |
| Laureles, TX | 20 mi | 486 | 22 |
| Los Fresnos, TX | 20 mi | 703 | 41 |
| Cameron Park, TX | 22 mi | 698 | 51 |
Nursing homes near South Padre Island
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill | Brownsville, TX | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | 122 | (956) 303-2002 |
| Fox Hollow Post Acute | Brownsville, TX | 23 mi | 1 of 5 | 126 | (956) 574-3400 |
| Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Brownsville, TX | 24 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (956) 350-2252 |
| Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare | Brownsville, TX | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (956) 546-5358 |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | Brownsville, TX | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | 166 | (956) 546-4568 |
Home health agencies serving South Padre Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Home Care | Harlingen, TX | 33 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 423-4747 |
| Health Care Unlimited, Inc. | Mcallen, TX | 66 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 994-9911 |
| Valley Care Home Health Services LLC | Brownsville, TX | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 542-1987 |
| Interim Healthcare | Brownsville, TX | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (956) 541-4410 |
Straight-line miles from the center of South Padre Island. 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 South Padre Island
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 $5,355 monthly median income of South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island: common questions
What nursing homes are near South Padre Island?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill in Brownsville (23 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Fox Hollow Post Acute in Brownsville (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville (24 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in South Padre Island?
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 $5,355 monthly median income of South Padre Island 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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- Nursing Assistants in Cameron Park, 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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