Mobility Assistance in Central Gardens, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Central Gardens, TX: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Jefferson County)

196

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

7.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beaumont)

39%

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

About 296 Central Gardens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 28% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Central Gardens that list physical therapy include Choice Health At Home and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Central Gardens compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Central Gardens	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	8.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,875	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Central Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nederland, TX	1.8 mi	3,007	25%
Port Neches, TX	4.0 mi	2,377	20%
Groves, TX	6.9 mi	2,604	26%
Port Arthur, TX	9.7 mi	8,280	33%
Vidor, TX	9.8 mi	1,760	26%
Beaumont, TX	10.0 mi	18,468	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	225 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Emergency hospitals near Central Gardens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Beaumont Hospital	Beaumont, TX	7.4 mi	3 of 5	(409) 212-5000
The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas	Port Arthur, TX	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(409) 853-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Gardens. 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 Central Gardens

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 $5,906 monthly median income of Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Central Gardens?

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 $5,906 monthly median income of Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens, TX