Mobility Assistance in Abilene, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Abilene, TX: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

2,610

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Abilene)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 4,111 Abilene residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,610 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Abilene that list physical therapy include Kinder Hearts Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Abilene compared with Texas

Census figure	Abilene	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,977	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Potosi, TX	8.8 mi	717	8.4%
Clyde, TX	14 mi	603	46%
Merkel, TX	16 mi	463	25%
Anson, TX	23 mi	594	27%
Sweetwater, TX	39 mi	1,817	27%
Stamford, TX	42 mi	579	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	1.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Centerwell Home Health	Abilene, TX	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(325) 691-9947
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	176 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Caprock Home Health Services Inc	Abilene, TX	2.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 672-2264
Vitalcaring Group	Ft Worth, TX	146 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 864-1730

Emergency hospitals near Abilene

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hendrick Medical Center	Abilene, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(325) 670-2000
Anson General Hospital	Anson, TX	22 mi	not rated	(325) 823-3231

Straight-line miles from the center of Abilene. 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 Abilene

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 22% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Abilene 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 Abilene: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Abilene?

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 22% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Abilene 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 Abilene, TX