Mobility Assistance in Giddings, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Giddings, TX: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Lee County)

155

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithville)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lee County)

About 183 Giddings residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Lee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Giddings that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Angels Care Home Health Of College Station; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Giddings compared with Lee County and Texas

Census figure	Giddings	Lee County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	8.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,938	$53,114	—

Older residents in towns around Giddings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Smithville, TX	18 mi	962	10%
Circle D-KC Estates, TX	19 mi	347	24%
La Grange, TX	19 mi	857	18%
Camp Swift, TX	22 mi	915	29%
Bastrop, TX	24 mi	1,625	26%
Caldwell, TX	28 mi	624	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Angels Care Home Health Of College Station	Georgetown, TX	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 690-8399
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 822-5511

Emergency hospitals near Giddings

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Smithville	Smithville, TX	18 mi	not rated	(512) 237-3214
Burleson St Joseph Health Center	Caldwell, TX	27 mi	not rated	(979) 567-3245

Straight-line miles from the center of Giddings. 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 Giddings

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 26% of the $3,828 monthly median income of Giddings 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 Giddings: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Giddings?

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 26% of the $3,828 monthly median income of Giddings 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 Giddings, TX