Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Columbia, TX
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Nursing Assistants in West Columbia, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Columbia are Paradigm At Sweeny in Sweeny (7.0 mi), Country Village Care in Angleton (13 mi), Cypress Woods Care Center in Angleton (14 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).
West Columbia has about 46 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Columbia compared with Brazoria County and Texas
| Census figure | West Columbia | Brazoria County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 37% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 21% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 8.8% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $34,548 | $61,848 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Columbia
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Peach Village, TX | 4.3 mi | 706 | 28 |
| Sweeny, TX | 7.2 mi | 650 | 9 |
| Brazoria, TX | 8.4 mi | 534 | 33 |
| Angleton, TX | 13 mi | 3,810 | 197 |
| Lake Jackson, TX | 14 mi | 3,656 | 515 |
| Richwood, TX | 16 mi | 503 | 8 |
Nursing homes near West Columbia
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradigm At Sweeny | Sweeny, TX | 7.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 90 | (979) 548-3383 |
| Country Village Care | Angleton, TX | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 136 | (979) 849-8281 |
| Cypress Woods Care Center | Angleton, TX | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 105 | (979) 849-8221 |
| Oak Village Healthcare | Lake Jackson, TX | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 74 | (979) 297-0425 |
| Brazos Healthcare Center | Lake Jackson, TX | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (979) 297-3266 |
| Creekside Village | Richwood, TX | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 119 | (979) 265-4794 |
Home health agencies serving West Columbia
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mynurse Home Care Inc | Angleton, TX | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 436-0999 |
| Choice Health At Home | Texas City, TX | 43 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (844) 270-0096 |
| Choice Homecare | Katy, TX | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 848-8925 |
| Choice Health At Home | Texas City, TX | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (409) 935-1675 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Columbia. 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 West Columbia
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 35% of the $2,879 monthly median income of West Columbia 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 West Columbia: common questions
What nursing homes are near West Columbia?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paradigm At Sweeny in Sweeny (7.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Country Village Care in Angleton (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cypress Woods Care Center in Angleton (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in West Columbia?
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 35% of the $2,879 monthly median income of West Columbia 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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