Mobility Assistance in Castroville, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Castroville, TX: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Medina County)

119

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Antonio)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Medina County)

About 194 Castroville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 27% in Medina County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Castroville that list physical therapy include Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Castroville compared with Medina County and Texas

Census figure	Castroville	Medina County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	9.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,625	$47,474	—

Older residents in towns around Castroville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lackland AFB, TX	14 mi	0	—
Devine, TX	15 mi	1,156	50%
Leon Valley, TX	17 mi	1,993	22%
Helotes, TX	18 mi	1,789	9.4%
Hondo, TX	18 mi	1,231	12%
Lakehills, TX	19 mi	1,402	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
S. A. Nurses Home Health Agency	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 798-2199
Prime Home Health, LLC	San Antonio, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 251-4973
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(210) 349-7355

Emergency hospitals near Castroville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center	San Antonio, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	(210) 703-8211
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital	San Antonio, TX	14 mi	not rated	(726) 266-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Castroville. 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 Castroville

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 $5,469 monthly median income of Castroville 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 Castroville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Castroville?

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 $5,469 monthly median income of Castroville 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 Castroville, TX