Mobility Assistance in Center, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Center, TX: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Shelby County)

53

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

19 mi

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

37%

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

About 187 Center residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 26% in Shelby County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Center that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of Texas and Advantage Plus Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Center compared with Shelby County and Texas

Census figure	Center	Shelby County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	6.7%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carthage, TX	26 mi	1,189	14%
Nacogdoches, TX	30 mi	4,195	18%
Mansfield, LA	33 mi	910	31%
Huntington, TX	42 mi	622	61%
Henderson, TX	44 mi	2,190	31%
Lufkin, TX	46 mi	5,215	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Nacogdoches, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 715-9625
Advantage Plus Homecare	Nacogdoches, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 559-9480
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Reliant At Home	Lufkin, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Traditions Health	Longview, TX	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 663-2331
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104

Emergency hospitals near Center

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine	San Augustine, TX	19 mi	not rated	(936) 275-3446
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital	Nacogdoches, TX	25 mi	2 of 5	(936) 564-4611

Straight-line miles from the center of Center. 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 Center

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. 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 Center: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Center?

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. 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 Center, TX