Mobility Assistance in Burnet, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Burnet, TX: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Burnet County)

138

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burnet)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Burnet County)

About 198 Burnet residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Burnet County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Burnet that list physical therapy include Paradigm Home Health and Ascension At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Burnet compared with Burnet County and Texas

Census figure	Burnet	Burnet County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,292	$66,713	—

Older residents in towns around Burnet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marble Falls, TX	13 mi	1,315	29%
Granite Shoals, TX	14 mi	1,031	14%
Kingsland, TX	14 mi	2,058	24%
Horseshoe Bay, TX	17 mi	2,338	9.5%
Liberty Hill, TX	21 mi	462	20%
Lampasas, TX	22 mi	1,485	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	99 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Ascension At Home	Burnet, TX	2.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 756-7511
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Texmed Home Health Inc	Killeen, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(254) 526-8188
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Emergency hospitals near Burnet

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes	Burnet, TX	2.4 mi	5 of 5	(512) 715-3000
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls	Marble Falls, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	(254) 215-9791

Straight-line miles from the center of Burnet. 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 Burnet

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 18% of the $5,691 monthly median income of Burnet 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 Burnet: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Burnet?

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 18% of the $5,691 monthly median income of Burnet 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 Burnet, TX