Mobility Assistance in Caldwell, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Caldwell, TX: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Burleson County)

45

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Caldwell)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Burleson County)

About 109 Caldwell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Burleson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Caldwell that list physical therapy include Angels Care Home Health Of College Station and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Caldwell compared with Burleson County and Texas

Census figure	Caldwell	Burleson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,162	$61,250	—

Older residents in towns around Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rockdale, TX	20 mi	1,003	11%
Bryan, TX	21 mi	10,833	25%
College Station, TX	24 mi	9,017	16%
Hearne, TX	25 mi	802	23%
Giddings, TX	28 mi	995	21%
Cameron, TX	28 mi	878	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health Of College Station	Georgetown, TX	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 690-8399
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Sienna Home Health Care	Tomball, TX	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 516-0255
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 822-5511
Guardian Healthcare	Bryan, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 774-7770

Emergency hospitals near Caldwell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Burleson St Joseph Health Center	Caldwell, TX	0.9 mi	not rated	(979) 567-3245
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati	College Station, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	(979) 691-3701

Straight-line miles from the center of Caldwell. 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 Caldwell

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 16% of the $6,430 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Caldwell?

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 16% of the $6,430 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell, TX