Mobility Assistance in Dimmitt, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dimmitt, TX: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Castro County)

22

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

21 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hereford)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Castro County)

About 105 Dimmitt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 19% in Castro County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dimmitt that list physical therapy include Elite Home Health and Bsa Compassion Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dimmitt compared with Castro County and Texas

Census figure	Dimmitt	Castro County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	9.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	1.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,812	$33,931	—

Older residents in towns around Dimmitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hereford, TX	20 mi	1,773	20%
Friona, TX	25 mi	875	26%
Tulia, TX	30 mi	738	31%
Muleshoe, TX	33 mi	1,113	18%
Canyon, TX	38 mi	1,991	21%
Plainview, TX	41 mi	2,963	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	73 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 791-2100
Calvert Home Health Care, LLC	Lubbock, TX	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 747-8972
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700

Emergency hospitals near Dimmitt

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hereford Regional Medical Center	Hereford, TX	21 mi	not rated	(806) 364-2141
Parmer County Community Hospital	Friona, TX	25 mi	not rated	(806) 250-2754

Straight-line miles from the center of Dimmitt. 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 Dimmitt

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 $2,818 monthly median income of Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dimmitt?

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 $2,818 monthly median income of Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt, TX