Mobility Assistance in Dilley, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dilley, TX: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Frio County)

124

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pearsall)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (59% in Frio County)

About 147 Dilley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 34% in Frio County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dilley that list physical therapy include Capitol Home Health and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dilley compared with Frio County and Texas

Census figure	Dilley	Frio County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	34%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	33%	19%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	59%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	18%	10%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$19,487	—	—

Older residents in towns around Dilley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pearsall, TX	16 mi	1,070	35%
Cotulla, TX	16 mi	583	18%
Devine, TX	37 mi	1,156	50%
Crystal City, TX	39 mi	1,024	28%
Jourdanton, TX	42 mi	466	13%
Carrizo Springs, TX	43 mi	699	50%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Elite Home Health	Jourdanton, TX	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(830) 281-8136
Carter Healthcare	San Antonio, TX	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(210) 688-4876
St Isabel Home Health Inc	Eagle Pass, TX	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 776-5602
Carter Healthcare	New Braunfels, TX	99 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(281) 379-7052
Frio Hospital Home Health	Pearsall, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(830) 334-2058

Emergency hospitals near Dilley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Frio Regional Hospital	Pearsall, TX	16 mi	not rated	(830) 334-3617

Straight-line miles from the center of Dilley. 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 Dilley

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 62% of the $1,624 monthly median income of Dilley 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 Dilley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dilley?

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 62% of the $1,624 monthly median income of Dilley 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 Dilley, TX