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

Local figures

Personal Care in Sealy, TX: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.6% in Austin County)

24%

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

71

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

50

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

About 208 Sealy residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (16%; 7.6% in Austin County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

308 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

71 of the 1,341 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Sealy compared with Austin County and Texas

Census figure	Sealy	Austin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	7.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,386	$56,168	—

Older residents in towns around Sealy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Brookshire, TX	13 mi	336	2.8%
Bellville, TX	14 mi	1,025	5.6%
Weston Lakes, TX	16 mi	1,150	0.0%
Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	512	0.0%
Fulshear, TX	17 mi	2,785	0.0%
East Bernard, TX	18 mi	445	9.2%

Home health agencies with aides serving Sealy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Houston	Richmond, TX	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(832) 774-3000
Living Hope Home Health - West	Stafford, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 499-5901
Phoenix Family Healthcare Inc.	Houston, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 525-6020
Accentcare Home Health Of Denton	Denton, TX	240 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 891-1161
Active Care Home Health Inc	Katy, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(832) 242-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Sealy. 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 Sealy

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 23% of the $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Sealy?

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 23% of the $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy, TX