Mobility Assistance in Balcones Heights, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Balcones Heights, TX: the local picture

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Bexar County)

3

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Antonio)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bexar County)

About 153 Balcones Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%; 27% in Bexar County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Balcones Heights that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Comprehensive Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Balcones Heights compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Balcones Heights	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	27%	6.4%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Balcones Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
San Antonio, TX	2.4 mi	198,597	28%
Castle Hills, TX	3.0 mi	745	21%
Leon Valley, TX	3.9 mi	1,993	22%
Alamo Heights, TX	4.9 mi	1,315	9.3%
Terrell Hills, TX	6.2 mi	878	9.6%
Shavano Park, TX	6.5 mi	965	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Comprehensive Home Health Inc	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(210) 614-0200
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Alpine Care Home Health	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 832-8031
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
S. A. Nurses Home Health Agency	San Antonio, TX	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 798-2199

Emergency hospitals near Balcones Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Health System	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(210) 358-2000
Methodist Hospital	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	4 of 5	(210) 575-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Balcones Heights. 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 Balcones Heights

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. 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 Balcones Heights: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Balcones Heights?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Balcones Heights, TX