Mobility Assistance in Falfurrias, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Falfurrias, TX: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41% in Brooks County)

91

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kingsville)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (56% in Brooks County)

About 311 Falfurrias residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 41% in Brooks County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Falfurrias that list physical therapy include American Medical Home Health Services and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Falfurrias compared with Brooks County and Texas

Census figure	Falfurrias	Brooks County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	41%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	24%	25%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	56%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	33%	25%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,068	$28,112	—

Older residents in towns around Falfurrias

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingsville, TX	26 mi	2,626	32%
Bishop, TX	33 mi	740	31%
Hebbronville, TX	34 mi	381	20%
Alice, TX	37 mi	3,158	29%
San Diego, TX	38 mi	487	46%
Robstown, TX	49 mi	2,224	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760
Enhabit Home Health	Corpus Christi, TX	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 986-0272
Apc Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 814-3033
First Home Healthcare LLC	Alice, TX	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 396-0902
Atex Home Healthcare	Corpus Christi, TX	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 225-3492
MI Familia Home Health	Corpus Christi, TX	58 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 615-3877

Emergency hospitals near Falfurrias

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg	Kingsville, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	(361) 595-1661
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice	Alice, TX	36 mi	3 of 5	(361) 661-8016

Straight-line miles from the center of Falfurrias. 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 Falfurrias

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 37% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Falfurrias?

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 37% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias, TX