Mobility Assistance in Fairfield, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fairfield, TX: the local picture

21%

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

88

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fairfield)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Freestone County)

About 108 Fairfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 25% in Freestone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fairfield that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Choice Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fairfield compared with Freestone County and Texas

Census figure	Fairfield	Freestone County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	2.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,050	$42,441	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Teague, TX	8.9 mi	528	28%
Mexia, TX	19 mi	1,179	33%
Groesbeck, TX	25 mi	746	21%
Corsicana, TX	31 mi	3,864	31%
Palestine, TX	31 mi	2,907	23%
Athens, TX	39 mi	2,563	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Centerwell Home Health	Temple, TX	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(254) 778-6334
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	134 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Enhabit Home Health	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(903) 723-3991

Emergency hospitals near Fairfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Freestone Medical Center	Fairfield, TX	1.5 mi	not rated	(903) 389-1612
Parkview Regional Hospital	Mexia, TX	19 mi	not rated	(254) 562-5332

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield. 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 Fairfield

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 38% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fairfield?

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 38% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, TX