Mobility Assistance in Fabens, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fabens, TX: the local picture

44%

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

76

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Horizon City)

51%

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

About 477 Fabens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 28% in El Paso County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Fabens compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Fabens	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	10%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,531	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around Fabens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
San Elizario, TX	8.2 mi	1,185	28%
Agua Dulce, TX	9.7 mi	233	24%
Socorro, TX	11 mi	4,447	28%
Horizon City, TX	12 mi	1,312	37%
Sparks, TX	12 mi	261	11%
Homestead Meadows South, TX	21 mi	655	43%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	El Paso, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(915) 881-8129
Reliant At Home	El Paso, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(214) 758-0900
Victoria Home Health Care	El Paso, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(915) 587-5284
New Mission Home Care	Clint, TX	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(915) 851-9200
Guardian Angel Home Healthcare Services	El Paso, TX	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(915) 594-1116
Tender Care Home Health	El Paso, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(915) 581-3345

Emergency hospitals near Fabens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus	Horizon City, TX	10 mi	not rated	(915) 407-7878
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus	El Paso, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	(915) 856-7349

Straight-line miles from the center of Fabens. 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 Fabens

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 44% of the $2,294 monthly median income of Fabens 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 Fabens: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fabens?

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 44% of the $2,294 monthly median income of Fabens 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 Fabens, TX