Mobility Assistance in Ferris, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ferris, TX: the local picture

27%

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

15

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

6.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lancaster)

38%

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

About 76 Ferris residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Ellis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Ferris compared with Ellis County and Texas

Census figure	Ferris	Ellis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	6.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,348	$65,332	—

Older residents in towns around Ferris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wilmer, TX	4.3 mi	545	22%
Red Oak, TX	6.6 mi	1,752	25%
Lancaster, TX	7.0 mi	4,958	21%
Hutchins, TX	7.6 mi	457	33%
Palmer, TX	7.7 mi	230	30%
Combine, TX	9.9 mi	476	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Medsource Health Care System	Dallas, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 572-9783
Chosen Home Health Service Inc	Dallas, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 590-0237

Emergency hospitals near Ferris

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	6.8 mi	2 of 5	(972) 230-8888
Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System)	Dallas, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	(214) 742-8387

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferris. 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 Ferris

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 31% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Ferris 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 Ferris: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ferris?

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 31% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Ferris 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ferris, TX