Mobility Assistance in Crockett, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Crockett, TX: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Houston County)

260

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crockett)

32%

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

About 242 Crockett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 28% in Houston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Crockett that list physical therapy include Choice Homecare and Home Care Network; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Crockett compared with Houston County and Texas

Census figure	Crockett	Houston County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	18%	8.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,161	$47,724	—

Older residents in towns around Crockett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palestine, TX	32 mi	2,907	23%
Madisonville, TX	37 mi	892	20%
Rusk, TX	38 mi	676	28%
Hudson, TX	40 mi	588	56%
Onalaska, TX	40 mi	540	32%
Diboll, TX	41 mi	924	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Reliant At Home	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Advantage Plus Homecare	Nacogdoches, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 559-9480
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Nacogdoches, TX	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 715-9625

Emergency hospitals near Crockett

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crockett Medical Center	Crockett, TX	3.8 mi	not rated	(936) 546-3890
Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity	Trinity, TX	27 mi	not rated	(936) 744-1256

Straight-line miles from the center of Crockett. 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 Crockett

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 39% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Crockett 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 Crockett: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Crockett?

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 39% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Crockett 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 Crockett, TX