Mobility Assistance in El Campo, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in El Campo, TX: the local picture

22%

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

345

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (El Campo)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Wharton County)

About 439 El Campo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 25% in Wharton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving El Campo that list physical therapy include Caring Angels Home Health and Accentcare Home Health Of Texas; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

El Campo compared with Wharton County and Texas

Census figure	El Campo	Wharton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	7.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	7.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,837	$49,309	—

Older residents in towns around El Campo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wharton, TX	13 mi	1,363	35%
Bay City, TX	24 mi	1,963	22%
East Bernard, TX	26 mi	445	27%
Eagle Lake, TX	27 mi	512	22%
Edna, TX	28 mi	958	45%
Needville, TX	29 mi	456	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aging Gracefully Home Health	Richmond, TX	42 mi	5 of 5	—	(281) 925-7621
Caring Angels Home Health	Richmond, TX	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Wharton, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 532-8584
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - South, LLC	Sugar Land, TX	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 880-0683

Emergency hospitals near El Campo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
El Campo Memorial Hospital	El Campo, TX	0.1 mi	3 of 5	(979) 578-5251
Rice Medical Center	Eagle Lake, TX	27 mi	not rated	(979) 234-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of El Campo. 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 El Campo

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 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of El Campo 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 El Campo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in El Campo?

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 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of El Campo 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 El Campo, TX