Mobility Assistance in Alice, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alice, TX: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Jim Wells County)

299

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alice)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jim Wells County)

About 852 Alice residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 31% in Jim Wells County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Alice that list physical therapy include Angel Bright Home Health Inc and Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alice compared with Jim Wells County and Texas

Census figure	Alice	Jim Wells County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	31%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	9.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,477	$46,653	—

Older residents in towns around Alice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
San Diego, TX	11 mi	487	46%
Bishop, TX	20 mi	740	31%
Kingsville, TX	21 mi	2,626	32%
Robstown, TX	24 mi	2,224	28%
Mathis, TX	28 mi	752	52%
Falfurrias, TX	37 mi	850	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 880-7912
Choice Health At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 933-0101
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	127 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	180 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760

Emergency hospitals near Alice

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice	Alice, TX	1.4 mi	3 of 5	(361) 661-8016
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg	Kingsville, TX	27 mi	2 of 5	(361) 595-1661

Straight-line miles from the center of Alice. 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 Alice

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 24% of the $4,123 monthly median income of Alice 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 Alice: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alice?

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 24% of the $4,123 monthly median income of Alice 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 Alice, TX