Mobility Assistance in Bowie, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bowie, TX: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Montague County)

238

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nocona)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Montague County)

About 162 Bowie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 22% in Montague County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bowie that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Abundant Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bowie compared with Montague County and Texas

Census figure	Bowie	Montague County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,964	$51,349	—

Older residents in towns around Bowie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nocona, TX	17 mi	656	32%
Bridgeport, TX	24 mi	551	17%
Henrietta, TX	27 mi	816	33%
Decatur, TX	27 mi	1,623	19%
Jacksboro, TX	29 mi	532	20%
Briar, TX	40 mi	1,003	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	70 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab Of Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 696-8004
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(940) 322-1391

Emergency hospitals near Bowie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nocona General Hospital	Nocona, TX	18 mi	1 of 5	(940) 825-3235
Muenster Memorial Hospital	Muenster, TX	29 mi	not rated	(940) 759-2271

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowie. 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 Bowie

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 29% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Bowie 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 Bowie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bowie?

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 29% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Bowie 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 Bowie, TX