Mobility Assistance in Andrews, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Andrews, TX: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Andrews County)

126

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Andrews)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Andrews County)

About 288 Andrews residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Andrews County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Andrews that list physical therapy include Midland Health At Home and Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Andrews compared with Andrews County and Texas

Census figure	Andrews	Andrews County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	5.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,732	$43,304	—

Older residents in towns around Andrews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Seminole, TX	28 mi	1,047	28%
Odessa, TX	33 mi	11,642	29%
Midland, TX	33 mi	13,847	26%
West Odessa, TX	34 mi	3,274	17%
Eunice, NM	36 mi	385	46%
Seagraves, TX	43 mi	315	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Accentcare Health	Odessa, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Nursex Home Health Services LLC	Odessa, TX	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(432) 550-0268
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	91 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042

Emergency hospitals near Andrews

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho	Andrews, TX	0.6 mi	not rated	(432) 523-2200
Memorial Hospital	Seminole, TX	29 mi	not rated	(432) 758-5811

Straight-line miles from the center of Andrews. 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 Andrews

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 27% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Andrews 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 Andrews: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Andrews?

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 27% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Andrews 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 Andrews, TX