Mobility Assistance in George West, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in George West, TX: the local picture

38%

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

127

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beeville)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Live Oak County)

About 143 George West residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 26% in Live Oak County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving George West that list physical therapy include Angel Bright Home Health Inc and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

George West compared with Live Oak County and Texas

Census figure	George West	Live Oak County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	3.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	9.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,000	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around George West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beeville, TX	23 mi	1,709	41%
Mathis, TX	25 mi	752	52%
Kenedy, TX	37 mi	555	43%
Alice, TX	40 mi	3,158	29%
San Diego, TX	40 mi	487	46%
Karnes City, TX	41 mi	330	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
Elite Home Health	Jourdanton, TX	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(830) 281-8136
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760
Kaiser Home Health Services	Kenedy, TX	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(830) 583-4558
Assist Home Health	Corpus Christi, TX	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 462-4569
First Home Healthcare LLC	Alice, TX	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 396-0902

Emergency hospitals near George West

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville	Beeville, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	(361) 354-2000
Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital	Kenedy, TX	37 mi	not rated	(830) 583-3401

Straight-line miles from the center of George West. 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 George West

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 42% of the $2,417 monthly median income of George West 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 George West: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in George West?

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 42% of the $2,417 monthly median income of George West 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 George West, TX