In-Home Personal Care in George West, TX

Local figures

Personal Care in George West, TX: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.4% in Live Oak County)

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Live Oak County)

127

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

20

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

About 40 George West residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 3.4% in Live Oak County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

143 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

127 of the 532 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

George West compared with Live Oak County and Texas

Census figure	George West	Live Oak County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	3.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	19%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,000	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around George West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Beeville, TX	23 mi	1,709	14%
Mathis, TX	25 mi	752	17%
Kenedy, TX	37 mi	555	12%
Alice, TX	40 mi	3,158	8.6%
San Diego, TX	40 mi	487	7.9%
Karnes City, TX	41 mi	330	15%

Home health agencies with aides serving George West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760
Kaiser Home Health Services	Kenedy, TX	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(830) 583-4558
Atex Home Healthcare	Corpus Christi, TX	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 225-3492
Exclusive Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Beeville, TX	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 358-2468

Straight-line miles from the center of George West. 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 George West

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 $2,417 monthly median income of George West 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 George West: common questions

How much does personal care cost in George West?

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 $2,417 monthly median income of George West 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.