CNA Home Care in Van, TX: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Van, TX: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

530

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$11.65

median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

Texas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Van are Van Healthcare in Van (0.3 mi), Avir At Bradburn in Grand Saline (11 mi), Azalea Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Grand Saline (11 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).

Van has about 22 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Van compared with Van Zandt County and Texas

Census figure	Van	Van Zandt County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,000	$44,462	—

Older residents in towns around Van

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hideaway, TX	11 mi	1,059	149
Grand Saline, TX	11 mi	730	130
Mineola, TX	13 mi	1,412	273
Canton, TX	13 mi	819	119
Lindale, TX	14 mi	1,182	190
Chandler, TX	18 mi	1,368	295

Nursing homes near Van

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Van Healthcare	Van, TX	0.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(903) 963-8641
Avir At Bradburn	Grand Saline, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	76	(903) 962-4234
Azalea Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Grand Saline, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	72	(903) 962-4226
Avir At Grand Saline	Grand Saline, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	120	(903) 962-7595
Canton Oaks	Canton, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(903) 567-0444
Mineola Gardens Wellness & Rehabilitation	Mineola, TX	13 mi	1 of 5	82	(903) 569-5366

Home health agencies serving Van

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	196 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
UT Health East Texas Home Health Services	Athens, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 675-8882

Straight-line miles from the center of Van. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Van

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 $3,000 monthly median income of Van 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Van: common questions

What nursing homes are near Van?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Van Healthcare in Van (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avir At Bradburn in Grand Saline (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Azalea Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Grand Saline (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Van?

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 $3,000 monthly median income of Van 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 (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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Van, TX