Mobility Assistance in DeSoto, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in DeSoto, TX: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dallas County)

613

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dallas)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

About 2,459 DeSoto residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Dallas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving DeSoto that list physical therapy include New Vision Home Health Services Inc and Abundant Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

DeSoto compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	DeSoto	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,979	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around DeSoto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Glenn Heights, TX	3.4 mi	1,324	19%
Ovilla, TX	4.2 mi	866	17%
Duncanville, TX	4.4 mi	6,567	17%
Lancaster, TX	5.2 mi	4,958	21%
Cedar Hill, TX	5.7 mi	5,552	21%
Red Oak, TX	7.7 mi	1,752	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
All Care Professional Home Health Inc	Arlington, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 457-2688
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700

Emergency hospitals near DeSoto

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Charlton Medical Center	Dallas, TX	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(214) 947-7777
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	5.3 mi	2 of 5	(972) 230-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of DeSoto. 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 DeSoto

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 17% of the $5,998 monthly median income of DeSoto 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 DeSoto: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in DeSoto?

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 17% of the $5,998 monthly median income of DeSoto 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 DeSoto, TX