Mobility Assistance in Edna, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Edna, TX: the local picture

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Jackson County)

169

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edna)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Jackson County)

About 407 Edna residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%; 28% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Edna compared with Jackson County and Texas

Census figure	Edna	Jackson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,953	$45,590	—

Older residents in towns around Edna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Victoria, TX	23 mi	10,308	29%
Port Lavaca, TX	25 mi	2,088	34%
El Campo, TX	28 mi	2,023	22%
Palacios, TX	31 mi	1,007	20%
Hallettsville, TX	37 mi	643	23%
Yoakum, TX	37 mi	1,047	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aging Gracefully Home Health	Richmond, TX	69 mi	5 of 5	—	(281) 925-7621
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Texas Home Health Skilled Services	Victoria, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 576-4683
Pam Health At Home	Buda, TX	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000
Jackson County Home Health	Edna, TX	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 782-7830

Emergency hospitals near Edna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson Healthcare Center	Edna, TX	1.5 mi	not rated	(361) 782-7800
Citizens Medical Center	Victoria, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	(361) 573-9181

Straight-line miles from the center of Edna. 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 Edna

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 33% of the $3,079 monthly median income of Edna 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 Edna: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Edna?

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 33% of the $3,079 monthly median income of Edna 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.

More near Edna

More senior care near Edna

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Edna

More for Edna families

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 Edna, TX