Mobility Assistance in Arlington, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Arlington, TX: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Tarrant County)

4,175

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arlington)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Tarrant County)

About 9,751 Arlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Tarrant County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,175 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Arlington that list physical therapy include All Care Professional Home Health Inc and Abundant Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Arlington compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Arlington	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,600	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grand Prairie, TX	6.1 mi	22,252	22%
Kennedale, TX	6.7 mi	1,201	35%
Forest Hill, TX	8.7 mi	2,023	27%
Mansfield, TX	9.1 mi	8,754	24%
Richland Hills, TX	9.6 mi	1,546	14%
Hurst, TX	9.9 mi	7,040	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Care Professional Home Health Inc	Arlington, TX	3.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 457-2688
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Medicall Home Health Services, LLC	Keller, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 380-1735
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300

Emergency hospitals near Arlington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medical City Arlington	Arlington, TX	0.8 mi	2 of 5	(817) 465-3241
Baylor Scott And White Orthopedic And Spine Hospi	Arlington, TX	0.8 mi	not rated	(817) 583-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. 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 Arlington

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 19% of the $5,383 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Arlington?

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 19% of the $5,383 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington, TX