Mobility Assistance in Fort Stockton, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Stockton, TX: the local picture

28%

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

132

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Stockton)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Pecos County)

About 274 Fort Stockton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Pecos County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fort Stockton that list physical therapy include St Josephs Home Health Inc and Excelacare Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Stockton compared with Pecos County and Texas

Census figure	Fort Stockton	Pecos County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	41%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,496	$27,597	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Stockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	5.2%
Town of Pecos, TX	51 mi	1,363	32%
Monahans, TX	54 mi	754	14%
Alpine, TX	59 mi	1,484	20%
Kermit, TX	68 mi	757	18%
West Odessa, TX	69 mi	3,274	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	90 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	190 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Express Nursing	Odessa, TX	76 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-9393
Star Care Home Health, LLC	Odessa, TX	74 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-7707
Angels Care Home Health	Midland, TX	91 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(432) 687-3327
Pecos County Memorial Hospital Home Health And Hos	Fort Stockton, TX	0.3 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 336-7044

Emergency hospitals near Fort Stockton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pecos County Memorial Hospital	Fort Stockton, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(432) 336-2004

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Stockton?

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton, TX