Mobility Assistance in Cotulla, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cotulla, TX: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in La Salle County)

80

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

33 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pearsall)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in La Salle County)

About 99 Cotulla residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in La Salle County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cotulla that list physical therapy include Inspira Home Health Services and American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cotulla compared with La Salle County and Texas

Census figure	Cotulla	La Salle County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	14%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,464	$50,219	—

Older residents in towns around Cotulla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dilley, TX	16 mi	419	38%
Pearsall, TX	33 mi	1,070	35%
Carrizo Springs, TX	38 mi	699	50%
Crystal City, TX	40 mi	1,024	28%
Devine, TX	53 mi	1,156	50%
Jourdanton, TX	54 mi	466	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Inspira Home Health Services	Laredo, TX	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 857-5900
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
Elite Home Health	Jourdanton, TX	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(830) 281-8136
St Isabel Home Health Inc	Eagle Pass, TX	78 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 776-5602
Home Care Providers Of Texas	Dallas, TX	343 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 735-0801
Torres Home Health Services, Lc	Laredo, TX	63 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 712-3579

Emergency hospitals near Cotulla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Frio Regional Hospital	Pearsall, TX	33 mi	not rated	(830) 334-3617
Dimmit Regional Hospital	Carrizo Springs, TX	39 mi	not rated	(830) 876-2424

Straight-line miles from the center of Cotulla. 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 Cotulla

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 29% of the $3,455 monthly median income of Cotulla 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 Cotulla: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cotulla?

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 29% of the $3,455 monthly median income of Cotulla 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 Cotulla, TX