Mobility Assistance in Bridgeport, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bridgeport, TX: the local picture

17%

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

144

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jacksboro)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wise County)

About 83 Bridgeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Wise County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Bridgeport compared with Wise County and Texas

Census figure	Bridgeport	Wise County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.6%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.0%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,393	$64,324	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Decatur, TX	11 mi	1,623	19%
Briar, TX	17 mi	1,003	19%
Springtown, TX	17 mi	485	30%
Jacksboro, TX	22 mi	532	20%
Pecan Acres, TX	24 mi	518	13%
Bowie, TX	24 mi	1,012	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Centerwell Home Health	Weatherford, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 599-0192
Frontier Home Health	Benbrook, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 847-8888
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588

Emergency hospitals near Bridgeport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Faith Community Hospital	Jacksboro, TX	23 mi	not rated	(940) 567-6633
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle	Azle, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	(817) 444-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

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 17% of the $6,033 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bridgeport?

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 17% of the $6,033 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, TX