Mobility Assistance in Commerce, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Commerce, TX: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Hunt County)

88

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Hunt County)

About 209 Commerce residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 22% in Hunt County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Commerce that list physical therapy include Lucent Home Health LLC and Ultimate Plus Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Commerce compared with Hunt County and Texas

Census figure	Commerce	Hunt County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,611	$50,839	—

Older residents in towns around Commerce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greenville, TX	15 mi	5,513	22%
Sulphur Springs, TX	18 mi	2,692	22%
Caddo Mills, TX	22 mi	452	20%
Leonard, TX	22 mi	372	27%
Josephine, TX	27 mi	701	35%
Farmersville, TX	27 mi	610	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Angels Care Home Health	Royse City, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 454-6001
Guardian Healthcare	Paris, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 737-9865
On Call Home Health And Rehab Services	Paris, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 784-6300
Centerwell Home Health	Plano, TX	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 514-8284

Emergency hospitals near Commerce

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hunt Regional Medical Center	Greenville, TX	14 mi	2 of 5	(903) 408-5000
Glen Oaks Hospital	Greenville, TX	14 mi	not rated	(903) 454-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Commerce. 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 Commerce

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 31% of the $3,218 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Commerce?

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 31% of the $3,218 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce, TX