In-Home Personal Care in Port Arthur, TX

Local figures

Personal Care in Port Arthur, TX: the local picture

4.7%

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

33%

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

848

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

42

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

About 374 Port Arthur residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7%; 5.9% in Jefferson County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

2,598 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

848 of the 8,280 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Port Arthur compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Port Arthur	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,104	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Port Arthur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Groves, TX	3.4 mi	2,604	8.1%
Port Neches, TX	5.8 mi	2,377	3.9%
Nederland, TX	8.0 mi	3,007	9.2%
Bridge City, TX	9.7 mi	1,130	6.1%
Central Gardens, TX	9.7 mi	918	11%
West Orange, TX	15 mi	645	4.7%

Home health agencies with aides serving Port Arthur

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	21 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	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Galveston, TX	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 762-5753
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	233 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	3.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 548-0036

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur

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 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Port Arthur?

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 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur 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.