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

Local figures

Personal Care in Garland, TX: the local picture

6.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.3% in Dallas County)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dallas County)

2,591

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

351

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

About 2,003 Garland residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5%; 8.3% in Dallas County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

5,592 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

2,591 of the 31,085 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Garland compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Garland	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,900	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Garland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Rowlett, TX	4.8 mi	9,021	5.4%
Sachse, TX	5.0 mi	3,595	3.4%
Richardson, TX	6.2 mi	15,397	7.6%
Murphy, TX	7.5 mi	2,384	8.2%
Sunnyvale, TX	8.7 mi	1,550	7.6%
Wylie, TX	10 mi	5,763	5.1%

Home health agencies with aides serving Garland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	4.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
North Texas Home Health Care Inc	Plano, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 612-4800
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110

Straight-line miles from the center of Garland. 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 Garland

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 20% of the $5,158 monthly median income of Garland 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 Garland: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Garland?

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 20% of the $5,158 monthly median income of Garland 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 Garland, TX