Mobility Assistance in Dumas, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dumas, TX: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Moore County)

320

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dumas)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Moore County)

About 549 Dumas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 25% in Moore County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Dumas compared with Moore County and Texas

Census figure	Dumas	Moore County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	3.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	6.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,000	$39,706	—

Older residents in towns around Dumas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cactus, TX	13 mi	184	0.0%
Sunray, TX	13 mi	128	16%
Dalhart, TX	33 mi	1,001	15%
Borger, TX	35 mi	1,959	25%
Bushland, TX	46 mi	307	33%
Amarillo, TX	46 mi	30,530	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Excelacare Home Health	Amarillo, TX	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 467-1156
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700

Emergency hospitals near Dumas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital	Dumas, TX	1.4 mi	not rated	(806) 935-7171
Golden Plains Community Hospital	Borger, TX	35 mi	not rated	(806) 273-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Dumas. 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 Dumas

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 26% of the $3,833 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dumas?

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 26% of the $3,833 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas, TX