Mobility Assistance in Crystal City, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Crystal City, TX: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Zavala County)

232

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Carrizo Springs)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Zavala County)

About 289 Crystal City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 31% in Zavala County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Crystal City compared with Zavala County and Texas

Census figure	Crystal City	Zavala County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	31%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	17%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	53%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	18%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	8.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,318	$40,339	—

Older residents in towns around Crystal City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carrizo Springs, TX	12 mi	699	50%
Chula Vista, TX	36 mi	576	43%
Uvalde, TX	36 mi	2,645	36%
Rosita, TX	37 mi	369	45%
Dilley, TX	39 mi	419	38%
Eidson Road, TX	40 mi	1,398	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	93 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
St Isabel Home Health Inc	Eagle Pass, TX	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 776-5602
Mar-Del Home Health LLC	Laredo, TX	81 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 753-7007
Maverick Home Health Agency	Eagle Pass, TX	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 773-5330
Superior Home Health Of Eagle Pass LLC	Eagle Pass, TX	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 773-1014
Alfa Home Health	Laredo, TX	81 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 568-2240

Emergency hospitals near Crystal City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dimmit Regional Hospital	Carrizo Springs, TX	12 mi	not rated	(830) 876-2424
Uvalde Memorial Hospital	Uvalde, TX	36 mi	3 of 5	(830) 278-6251

Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal 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 Crystal 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 29% of the $3,443 monthly median income of Crystal 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 Crystal City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Crystal 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 29% of the $3,443 monthly median income of Crystal 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 Crystal City, TX