Mobility Assistance in Colorado City, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Colorado City, TX: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Mitchell County)

155

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Colorado City)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Mitchell County)

About 244 Colorado City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 30% in Mitchell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Colorado City compared with Mitchell County and Texas

Census figure	Colorado City	Mitchell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	30%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,710	$42,102	—

Older residents in towns around Colorado City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Snyder, TX	22 mi	1,787	27%
Sweetwater, TX	27 mi	1,817	27%
Big Spring, TX	38 mi	2,905	32%
Merkel, TX	50 mi	463	25%
Stanton, TX	58 mi	211	32%
Grape Creek, TX	59 mi	462	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado City, TX	0.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 728-2657
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Excelacare Home Health	Big Spring, TX	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 235-1164
Enhabit Home Health	Big Spring, TX	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(432) 264-0044
Dhc Divine Health Care LLC	Mcallen, TX	453 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 563-7509

Emergency hospitals near Colorado City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mitchell County Hospital District	Colorado City, TX	0.2 mi	not rated	(325) 728-3431
Cogdell Memorial Hospital	Snyder, TX	24 mi	not rated	(325) 574-7437

Straight-line miles from the center of Colorado City. 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 Colorado City

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 41% of the $2,476 monthly median income of Colorado City 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 Colorado City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Colorado City?

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 41% of the $2,476 monthly median income of Colorado City 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 Colorado City, TX