Mobility Assistance in Friona, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Friona, TX: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Parmer County)

41

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Friona)

36%

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

About 225 Friona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Parmer County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Friona that list physical therapy include Elite Home Health and Accentcare Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Friona compared with Parmer County and Texas

Census figure	Friona	Parmer County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	14%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	2.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,609	$49,472	—

Older residents in towns around Friona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hereford, TX	22 mi	1,773	20%
Dimmitt, TX	25 mi	816	13%
Muleshoe, TX	28 mi	1,113	18%
Clovis, NM	30 mi	4,888	31%
Portales, NM	48 mi	1,462	30%
Canyon, TX	52 mi	1,991	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Calvert Home Health Care, LLC	Lubbock, TX	92 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 747-8972
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700
High Plains Senior Care, LLC	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 355-1899

Emergency hospitals near Friona

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parmer County Community Hospital	Friona, TX	0.2 mi	not rated	(806) 250-2754
Hereford Regional Medical Center	Hereford, TX	23 mi	not rated	(806) 364-2141

Straight-line miles from the center of Friona. 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 Friona

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 25% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Friona 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 Friona: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Friona?

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 25% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Friona 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 Friona, TX