Mobility Assistance in Ennis, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ennis, TX: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Ellis County)

329

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ennis)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ellis County)

About 771 Ennis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Ellis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ennis that list physical therapy include Ultimate Plus Home Care and Ultimate Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ennis compared with Ellis County and Texas

Census figure	Ennis	Ellis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,691	$65,332	—

Older residents in towns around Ennis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palmer, TX	7.2 mi	230	30%
Waxahachie, TX	13 mi	5,491	21%
Ferris, TX	15 mi	284	27%
Red Oak, TX	15 mi	1,752	25%
Wilmer, TX	19 mi	545	22%
Corsicana, TX	19 mi	3,864	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Elara Caring	Irving, TX	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(972) 756-1080

Emergency hospitals near Ennis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ennis Regional Medical Center	Ennis, TX	0.8 mi	not rated	(972) 875-0900
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie	Waxahachie, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	(972) 923-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ennis. 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 Ennis

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 22% of the $4,558 monthly median income of Ennis 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 Ennis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ennis?

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 22% of the $4,558 monthly median income of Ennis 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 Ennis, TX