Mobility Assistance in Borger, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Borger, TX: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hutchinson County)

233

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Borger)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hutchinson County)

About 460 Borger residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Hutchinson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Borger that list physical therapy include Accentcare Health and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Borger compared with Hutchinson County and Texas

Census figure	Borger	Hutchinson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	9.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	35%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,355	$42,434	—

Older residents in towns around Borger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Panhandle, TX	22 mi	593	20%
Pampa, TX	26 mi	2,920	24%
Sunray, TX	34 mi	128	16%
Dumas, TX	35 mi	1,881	30%
Spearman, TX	39 mi	429	23%
Amarillo, TX	40 mi	30,530	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	42 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	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Excelacare Home Health	Amarillo, TX	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 467-1156
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700

Emergency hospitals near Borger

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Golden Plains Community Hospital	Borger, TX	0.6 mi	not rated	(806) 273-1100
Pampa Regional Medical Center	Pampa, TX	26 mi	not rated	(806) 665-3721

Straight-line miles from the center of Borger. 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 Borger

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 32% of the $3,196 monthly median income of Borger 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 Borger: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Borger?

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 32% of the $3,196 monthly median income of Borger 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 Borger, TX