Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Troy, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Troy, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Troy are Avir At Western Hills in Temple (7.1 mi), Avir At Adams in Temple (7.4 mi), Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil in Temple (8.1 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).
Troy has about 28 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Troy compared with Bell County and Texas
| Census figure | Troy | Bell County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 59% | 38% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.4% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $36,134 | $54,865 | — |
Older residents in towns around Troy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 8.1 mi | 13,547 | 1,930 |
| Morgan's Point Resort, TX | 9.8 mi | 652 | 20 |
| Belton, TX | 14 mi | 3,379 | 499 |
| McGregor, TX | 17 mi | 858 | 121 |
| Hewitt, TX | 19 mi | 3,097 | 169 |
| Nolanville, TX | 20 mi | 682 | 27 |
Nursing homes near Troy
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Western Hills | Temple, TX | 7.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (254) 742-7500 |
| Avir At Adams | Temple, TX | 7.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 118 | (254) 773-1626 |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil | Temple, TX | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 23 | (254) 771-8200 |
| William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home | Temple, TX | 8.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 160 | (254) 791-8280 |
| Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare | Temple, TX | 8.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (254) 778-4231 |
| Avir At Weston | Temple, TX | 9.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (254) 298-7300 |
Home health agencies serving Troy
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Home Health | Temple, TX | 8.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (214) 440-1394 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Temple, TX | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (254) 751-1600 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Temple | Temple, TX | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (254) 218-7070 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Waco | Waco, TX | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (254) 755-6179 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Troy. 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 Troy
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 34% of the $3,011 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy: common questions
What nursing homes are near Troy?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Western Hills in Temple (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Adams in Temple (7.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil in Temple (8.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Troy?
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 34% of the $3,011 monthly median income of Troy 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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Other care in Troy
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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