Mobility Assistance in Amarillo, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Amarillo, TX: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

3,574

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Amarillo)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 7,173 Amarillo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,574 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Amarillo that list physical therapy include Roadrunner Homecare and Accent Care Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Amarillo compared with Texas

Census figure	Amarillo	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,996	—

Older residents in towns around Amarillo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bushland, TX	13 mi	307	33%
Canyon, TX	15 mi	1,991	21%
Panhandle, TX	28 mi	593	20%
Borger, TX	40 mi	1,959	25%
Hereford, TX	41 mi	1,773	20%
Tulia, TX	46 mi	738	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Roadrunner Homecare	Clarendon, TX	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(806) 874-0042
Accent Care Health	Clovis, NM	96 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 763-3311
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	3.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522

Emergency hospitals near Amarillo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwest Texas Hospital	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(806) 354-1110
Bsa Hospital	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	2 of 5	(806) 212-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Amarillo. 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 Amarillo

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 26% of the $3,916 monthly median income of Amarillo 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 Amarillo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Amarillo?

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 26% of the $3,916 monthly median income of Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX