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Showing 1 – 12 of 285 caregivers within 25 miles, nearest first.

Teresa F.

Mcallen, TX · in McAllen · 18 yrs experience

Home care has been my career for 18 years. Most of my clients have needed personal care and keeping daily routines on track, and I take pride in making every day feel…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaningSpanish
from $24/hrSee profile

Terrence M.

Mcallen, TX · about 2 mi from McAllen · 12 yrs experience

I offer hospice and end-of-life comfort care, backed by 12 years of experience in private homes and assisted-living settings. I treat every home the way I'd want my own…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipSpanishCNAHHA
from $22/hrSee profile

Naomi G.

Mcallen, TX · about 3 mi from McAllen · 23 yrs experience

For 23 years I have supported older adults with hospice and end-of-life comfort care, drawing on restaurant work. I treat every home the way I'd want my own parents'…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipSpanishCNAHHA
from $24/hrSee profile

Molly L.

Mcallen, TX · about 3 mi from McAllen · 5 yrs experience

I bring 5 years of hands-on experience with respite care that gives family caregivers a real break and a background in a hospitality career. I believe dependable arrival…

Respite careCompanionshipPersonal careMeal prepSpanishHHA
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Emily B.

Mcallen, TX · about 4 mi from McAllen · 18 yrs experience

Home care has been my career for 18 years. Most of my clients have needed respite care that gives family caregivers a real break, and I take pride in making every day…

Respite careCompanionshipPersonal careMeal prepSpanishCNAHHA
from $23/hrSee profile

Andre B.

Pharr, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 13 yrs experience

I came to caregiving from teaching, and 13 years in I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm strongest with hospice and end-of-life comfort care. I believe dependable…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipSpanishCNAHHA
from $23/hrSee profile

Oksana G.

Pharr, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 11 yrs experience

For the past 11 years I've worked with seniors in Pharr and nearby, mostly on post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation support. Families tell me I'm easy to communicate…

Post-surgery careMobility helpWound careMedication administrationSpanishCNA
from $22/hrSee profile

Jorge D.

Pharr, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 5 yrs experience

After 5 years in home care, I've learned that good care starts with listening. I specialize in post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation support. I'm happy to handle the…

Post-surgery careMobility helpWound careMedication administrationCNA
from $20/hrSee profile

Selam W.

Pharr, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 5 yrs experience

For the past 5 years I've worked with seniors in Pharr and nearby, mostly on companionship and help with daily living. I'm patient with repetition and never rush someone…

CompanionshipMeal prepLight cleaningErrandsSpanish
from $21/hrSee profile

Grace L.

Pharr, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 1 yr experience

Warm, organized and unflappable. that's how my client families describe me. 1 years of experience, with a specialty in appointments, errands and getting out of the house…

TransportationErrandsCompanionshipMedication remindersSpanishCNAHHA
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Selam S.

Palmview South, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 22 yrs experience

My 22 years in caregiving grew from a hospitality career, and I now focus on hospice and end-of-life comfort care. I treat every home the way I'd want my own parents'…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipSpanishCNAHHA
from $24/hrSee profile

Kenji T.

Palmview, TX · about 5 mi from McAllen · 20 yrs experience

After restaurant work, I found my calling helping seniors with hospice and end-of-life comfort care and have done so for 20 years. I communicate directly, respectfully…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipCNAHHA
from $24/hrSee profile

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At a glance

Senior care in McAllen, TX at a glance

285
caregivers within 25 miles
$21.64
average posted rate per hour (October 2026)
$11.65
median aide wage in Texas (BLS, May 2025)
145,385
residents of McAllen (Census ACS 2020–2024)

Posted rates come from live caregiver profiles. The aide wage is the BLS figure for employed home health and personal care aides in Texas, a benchmark rather than a private rate.

Questions

Common senior care questions in McAllen, TX

How do I find senior care near me in McAllen, TX?

Start with the 285 caregivers listed above, all within 25 miles of McAllen. Posting your care need on CaregiverConnect is free: caregivers near McAllen see it and can apply. For free local services and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116).

What types of senior care services are available in McAllen?

Private caregivers provide non-medical help at home: companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and rides, bathing, dressing and toileting, mobility help, medication reminders, respite for family caregivers, and overnight or live-in care. Skilled nursing, such as injections or wound care, needs a licensed home health agency.

How much does senior care cost in McAllen in 2026?

Caregivers within 25 miles of McAllen list an average of $21.64 an hour on their CaregiverConnect profiles (285 profiles, October 2026). Home health and personal care aides in Texas earn a median $11.65 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Agencies bill families more than that to cover their costs. When you hire directly you agree the rate with the caregiver, and CaregiverConnect takes no commission.

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state-approved training program and competency exam and is listed on the state nurse aide registry. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training for nursing home aides. A home health aide (HHA) working for a Medicare-certified home health agency must also meet a federal 75-hour training or competency standard. Both can help with personal care. Neither does skilled nursing. Rules for private, non-medical caregivers vary by state.

How do I choose the right senior caregiver?

Write down the tasks and hours you need, then interview more than one caregiver. Ask about experience with similar needs (dementia, transfers, diabetes), call at least two references, verify identity and any certifications, and consider a paid trial shift. Put duties, hours, pay and notice in a written agreement. Our hiring guide has a checklist.

How should families plan and talk about senior care?

Involve the older adult from the start and ask what matters most to them. Agree who in the family coordinates, what the budget is and who pays. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care at home. Medicaid home care programs, veterans' benefits and long-term care insurance may. Revisit the plan as needs change. The Medicaid programs guide explains the options.

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