Mobility Assistance in Gladewater, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gladewater, TX: the local picture

21%

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

141

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Longview)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Gregg County)

About 159 Gladewater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Gregg County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gladewater that list physical therapy include Lucent Home Health LLC and Lifecare Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gladewater compared with Gregg County and Texas

Census figure	Gladewater	Gregg County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,621	$52,858	—

Older residents in towns around Gladewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Oak, TX	5.5 mi	753	36%
Liberty City, TX	6.3 mi	688	22%
Longview, TX	11 mi	13,805	20%
Kilgore, TX	11 mi	1,550	13%
Gilmer, TX	13 mi	886	31%
Holly Lake Ranch, TX	19 mi	1,471	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	109 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 297-9300
Traditions Health	Longview, TX	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 663-2331
Choice Homecare Of The Pines	Longview, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 236-8880
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555

Emergency hospitals near Gladewater

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Longview Regional Medical Center	Longview, TX	10 mi	3 of 5	(903) 758-1818
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center	Longview, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	(903) 927-6712

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladewater. 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 Gladewater

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 23% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Gladewater 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 Gladewater: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gladewater?

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 23% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Gladewater 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 Gladewater, TX