Mobility Assistance in Abernathy, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Abernathy, TX: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Hale County)

41

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lubbock)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

About 149 Abernathy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 29% in Hale County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

41 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Abernathy that list physical therapy include Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Abernathy compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Abernathy	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	29%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Abernathy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shallowater, TX	12 mi	386	31%
Lubbock, TX	18 mi	33,912	27%
Wolfforth, TX	24 mi	584	30%
Plainview, TX	26 mi	2,963	29%
Littlefield, TX	28 mi	885	33%
Slaton, TX	29 mi	696	29%

Home health agencies serving Abernathy (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200

Emergency hospitals near Abernathy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Medical Center	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	(806) 775-8200
Lubbock Heart Hospital LP	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	(806) 687-7777

Straight-line miles from the center of Abernathy. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Abernathy

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 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Abernathy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Abernathy?

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 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Abernathy, TX