Mobility Assistance in Childress, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Childress, TX: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

130

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Childress)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 148 Childress residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Childress that list physical therapy include Roadrunner Homecare and Accentcare Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Childress compared with Texas

Census figure	Childress	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,314	—

Older residents in towns around Childress

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mangum, OK	54 mi	437	30%
Altus, OK	57 mi	2,575	37%
Vernon, TX	59 mi	1,928	29%
Floydada, TX	68 mi	328	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Roadrunner Homecare	Clarendon, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(806) 874-0042
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	106 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Centerwell Home Health	Vernon, TX	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(940) 552-5351
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	108 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(940) 322-1391
Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice Company	Wellington, TX	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 447-2541

Emergency hospitals near Childress

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Childress Regional Medical Center	Childress, TX	3.1 mi	not rated	(940) 937-6371
Harmon Memorial Hospital	Hollis, OK	27 mi	not rated	(580) 688-3363

Straight-line miles from the center of Childress. 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 Childress

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 32% of the $3,110 monthly median income of Childress 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 Childress: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Childress?

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 32% of the $3,110 monthly median income of Childress 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.

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