Personal Care in Edna, TX: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Edna, TX: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (12% in Jackson County)

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Jackson County)

169

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

10

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

About 209 Edna residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (23%; 12% in Jackson County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

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

169 of the 958 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Edna compared with Jackson County and Texas

Census figure	Edna	Jackson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,953	$45,590	—

Older residents in towns around Edna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Victoria, TX	23 mi	10,308	7.4%
Port Lavaca, TX	25 mi	2,088	9.1%
El Campo, TX	28 mi	2,023	2.7%
Palacios, TX	31 mi	1,007	5.4%
Hallettsville, TX	37 mi	643	10%
Yoakum, TX	37 mi	1,047	5.2%

Home health agencies with aides serving Edna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Texas Home Health Skilled Services	Victoria, TX	24 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	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000
Jackson County Home Health	Edna, TX	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 782-7830
Angels Care Home Health	Bay City, TX	45 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 Edna. 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 Edna

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 33% of the $3,079 monthly median income of Edna 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 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 Edna: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Edna?

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 33% of the $3,079 monthly median income of Edna 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).

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; 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.

In-Home Personal Care in Edna, TX