Mobility Assistance in Big Lake, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Big Lake, TX: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

4

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Big Lake)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 78 Big Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Big Lake that list physical therapy include Paradigm Home Health and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Big Lake compared with Texas

Census figure	Big Lake	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,875	—

Older residents in towns around Big Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crane, TX	55 mi	314	5.2%
Grape Creek, TX	60 mi	462	22%
San Angelo, TX	62 mi	16,795	23%
Sonora, TX	65 mi	475	12%
Stanton, TX	68 mi	211	32%
Midland, TX	69 mi	13,847	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Enhabit Home Health	Abilene, TX	129 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 695-3888
Angels Care Home Health Of San Angelo	San Angelo, TX	60 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 655-5099

Emergency hospitals near Big Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Reagan Memorial Hospital	Big Lake, TX	16 mi	not rated	(325) 844-2561
Rankin Hospital Medical Clinic	Rankin, TX	29 mi	not rated	(432) 693-2443

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Lake. 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 Big Lake

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 39% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Big Lake 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 Big Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Big Lake?

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 39% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Big Lake 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 (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.

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