Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Yoakum, TX
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Nursing Assistants in Yoakum, TX: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Yoakum are Paradigm At Stevens in Yoakum (0.7 mi), Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Yoakum (1.4 mi), Shiner Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Shiner (10 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).
Yoakum has about 113 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Yoakum compared with Lavaca County and Texas
| Census figure | Yoakum | Lavaca County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 32% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 24% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 32% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,807 | $44,325 | — |
Older residents in towns around Yoakum
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuero, TX | 16 mi | 1,183 | 96 |
| Hallettsville, TX | 16 mi | 643 | 121 |
| Gonzales, TX | 24 mi | 893 | 150 |
| Schulenburg, TX | 30 mi | 663 | 195 |
| Victoria, TX | 34 mi | 10,308 | 1,406 |
| Weimar, TX | 36 mi | 629 | 94 |
Nursing homes near Yoakum
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradigm At Stevens | Yoakum, TX | 0.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 106 | (361) 293-3544 |
| Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Yoakum, TX | 1.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 110 | (361) 293-2801 |
| Shiner Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Shiner, TX | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 95 | (361) 594-3353 |
| Whispering Oaks Rehab & Nursing | Cuero, TX | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | 98 | (361) 275-3421 |
| Hallettsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Hallettsville, TX | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 119 | (361) 798-3268 |
| Stevens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Halle | Hallettsville, TX | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 144 | (361) 798-3606 |
Home health agencies serving Yoakum
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Home Health | Victoria, TX | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (361) 578-2436 |
| Texas Home Health Skilled Services | Victoria, TX | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 576-4683 |
| Pam Health At Home | Buda, TX | 70 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 295-7000 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Bay City, TX | 80 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 244-0600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Yoakum. 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 Yoakum
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 42% of the $2,401 monthly median income of Yoakum 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 Yoakum: common questions
What nursing homes are near Yoakum?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paradigm At Stevens in Yoakum (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Yoakum (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shiner Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Shiner (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Yoakum?
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 42% of the $2,401 monthly median income of Yoakum 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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