Mobility Assistance in Del Rio, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Del Rio, TX: the local picture

32%

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

938

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Del Rio)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Val Verde County)

About 1,586 Del Rio residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 31% in Val Verde County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Del Rio compared with Val Verde County and Texas

Census figure	Del Rio	Val Verde County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	31%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	15%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,662	$36,941	—

Older residents in towns around Del Rio

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Val Verde Park, TX	3.1 mi	179	8.9%
Elm Creek, TX	47 mi	345	45%
Eagle Pass, TX	52 mi	3,466	25%
Eidson Road, TX	54 mi	1,398	19%
Chula Vista, TX	57 mi	576	43%
Rosita, TX	58 mi	369	45%

Home health agencies serving Del Rio (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	139 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
Inspira Home Health Services	Laredo, TX	151 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 857-5900
Provista Healthcare	Dallas, TX	341 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 965-0431
St Isabel Home Health Inc	Eagle Pass, TX	52 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	151 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	52 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 773-5330

Emergency hospitals near Del Rio

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Val Verde Regional Medical Center	Del Rio, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	(830) 775-8566

Straight-line miles from the center of Del Rio. 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 Del Rio

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 36% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Del Rio 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 Del Rio: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Del Rio?

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 36% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Del Rio 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 Del Rio, TX