Mobility Assistance in Fredericksburg, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fredericksburg, TX: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Gillespie County)

388

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fredericksburg)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Gillespie County)

About 517 Fredericksburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 13% in Gillespie County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fredericksburg that list physical therapy include Enhabit Home Health and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fredericksburg compared with Gillespie County and Texas

Census figure	Fredericksburg	Gillespie County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	13%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	4.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,771	$65,909	—

Older residents in towns around Fredericksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kerrville, TX	22 mi	6,992	17%
Boerne, TX	34 mi	3,516	20%
Horseshoe Bay, TX	35 mi	2,338	9.5%
Llano, TX	36 mi	927	20%
Kingsland, TX	37 mi	2,058	24%
Granite Shoals, TX	38 mi	1,031	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Fredericksburg, TX	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 990-2423
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Tri County Home Health	Kerrville, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 895-3100
Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 785-5200
Peterson Home Care	Kerrville, TX	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 258-7400

Emergency hospitals near Fredericksburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hill Country Memorial Hospital	Fredericksburg, TX	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(830) 997-4353
Peterson Regional Medical Center	Kerrville, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	(830) 896-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Fredericksburg. 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 Fredericksburg

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 22% of the $4,564 monthly median income of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fredericksburg?

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 22% of the $4,564 monthly median income of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg, TX