CNA Home Care in Wilmer, TX: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wilmer, TX: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

714

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 Wilmer are Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster (4.8 mi), Avir At Lancaster in Lancaster (5.0 mi), Millbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster (6.8 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).

Wilmer has about 45 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wilmer compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Wilmer	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,566	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hutchins, TX	3.5 mi	457	0
Ferris, TX	4.3 mi	284	15
Lancaster, TX	5.4 mi	4,958	442
Red Oak, TX	8.6 mi	1,752	120
Balch Springs, TX	8.8 mi	2,381	167
Seagoville, TX	8.8 mi	1,727	81

Nursing homes near Wilmer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lancaster, TX	4.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 227-6066
Avir At Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	5.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(972) 227-5110
Millbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lancaster, TX	6.8 mi	1 of 5	124	(972) 275-1900
Windsor Gardens	Lancaster, TX	7.5 mi	2 of 5	150	(972) 228-8029
The Manor At Seagoville	Seagoville, TX	7.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(972) 287-2491
Balch Springs Nursing Home	Balch Springs, TX	9.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 286-0335

Home health agencies serving Wilmer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Chosen Home Health Service Inc	Dallas, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 590-0237
Reliant At Home	Fort Worth, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 332-0400
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmer. 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 Wilmer

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 22% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Wilmer 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 Wilmer: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilmer?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avir At Lancaster in Lancaster (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Millbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wilmer?

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 22% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Wilmer 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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