In-Home Personal Care in Mineral Wells, TX

Local figures

Personal Care in Mineral Wells, TX: the local picture

15%

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

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Palo Pinto County)

341

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

26

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

About 338 Mineral Wells residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (15%; 8.8% in Palo Pinto County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

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

341 of the 2,474 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Mineral Wells compared with Palo Pinto County and Texas

Census figure	Mineral Wells	Palo Pinto County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,764	$55,902	—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Wells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Weatherford, TX	18 mi	6,604	8.1%
Hudson Oaks, TX	23 mi	568	2.5%
Springtown, TX	25 mi	485	14%
Annetta, TX	25 mi	437	10%
Willow Park, TX	25 mi	835	11%
Oak Trail Shores, TX	27 mi	425	0.0%

Home health agencies with aides serving Mineral Wells

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	84 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Home Sweet Homehealth	Aledo, TX	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 731-9100
Frontier Home Health	Benbrook, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 847-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Wells. 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 Mineral Wells

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Mineral Wells?

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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.