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

Local figures

Personal Care in Groves, TX: the local picture

8.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9% in Jefferson County)

26%

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

196

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

35

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

About 199 Groves residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1%; 5.9% in Jefferson County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

650 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

196 of the 2,604 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Groves compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Groves	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,020	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Groves

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Port Neches, TX	2.9 mi	2,377	3.9%
Port Arthur, TX	3.4 mi	8,280	4.7%
Nederland, TX	5.3 mi	3,007	9.2%
Central Gardens, TX	6.9 mi	918	11%
Bridge City, TX	7.5 mi	1,130	6.1%
West Orange, TX	13 mi	645	4.7%

Home health agencies with aides serving Groves

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	231 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
365CARE Home Health LLC	Groves, TX	0.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 548-0036
Riceland Home Health LLC	Beaumont, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 385-7744

Straight-line miles from the center of Groves. 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 Groves

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 21% of the $4,918 monthly median income of Groves 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 Groves: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Groves?

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 21% of the $4,918 monthly median income of Groves 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 Groves, TX