In-Home Personal Care in Balcones Heights, TX

Local figures

Personal Care in Balcones Heights, TX: the local picture

2.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8% in Bexar County)

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Bexar County)

3

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

89

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Balcones Heights ZIP codes in their service area

About 9 Balcones Heights residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7%; 8.8% in Bexar County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

153 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

3 of the 339 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Balcones Heights compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Balcones Heights	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	13%	12%

Older residents in towns around Balcones Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
San Antonio, TX	2.4 mi	198,597	9.3%
Castle Hills, TX	3.0 mi	745	7.2%
Leon Valley, TX	3.9 mi	1,993	11%
Alamo Heights, TX	4.9 mi	1,315	3.8%
Terrell Hills, TX	6.2 mi	878	2.5%
Shavano Park, TX	6.5 mi	965	9.8%

Home health agencies with aides serving Balcones Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Alpine Care Home Health	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 832-8031
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
S. A. Nurses Home Health Agency	San Antonio, TX	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 798-2199
Prime Home Health, LLC	San Antonio, TX	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 251-4973

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

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Balcones Heights

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. 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Balcones Heights: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Balcones Heights?

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. 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).

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.