Mobility Assistance in Clyde, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clyde, TX: the local picture

46%

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

60

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Abilene)

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Callahan County)

About 259 Clyde residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (46%; 26% in Callahan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Clyde that list physical therapy include Kinder Hearts Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Clyde compared with Callahan County and Texas

Census figure	Clyde	Callahan County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	46%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	2.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,131	$65,208	—

Older residents in towns around Clyde

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Potosi, TX	12 mi	717	8.4%
Abilene, TX	14 mi	17,807	24%
Merkel, TX	30 mi	463	25%
Cisco, TX	30 mi	793	23%
Anson, TX	33 mi	594	27%
Coleman, TX	40 mi	1,014	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Centerwell Home Health	Abilene, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(325) 691-9947
Centerwell Home Health	Albany, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 762-2854
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	164 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Caprock Home Health Services Inc	Abilene, TX	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 672-2264

Emergency hospitals near Clyde

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hendrick Medical Center	Abilene, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	(325) 670-2000
Anson General Hospital	Anson, TX	33 mi	not rated	(325) 823-3231

Straight-line miles from the center of Clyde. 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 Clyde

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 20% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Clyde 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 Clyde: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clyde?

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 20% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Clyde 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 Clyde, TX