Mobility Assistance in Gonzales, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gonzales, TX: the local picture

31%

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

150

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Luling)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Gonzales County)

About 224 Gonzales residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 21% in Gonzales County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gonzales that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Soar Home Care LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gonzales compared with Gonzales County and Texas

Census figure	Gonzales	Gonzales County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,160	$47,044	—

Older residents in towns around Gonzales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Luling, TX	17 mi	1,542	29%
Yoakum, TX	24 mi	1,047	20%
Lockhart, TX	29 mi	2,580	38%
Cuero, TX	30 mi	1,183	29%
Hallettsville, TX	31 mi	643	23%
Seguin, TX	32 mi	5,707	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	68 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Soar Home Care LLC	New Braunfels, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 214-6806
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Advanced Home Health Services	Seguin, TX	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 379-6171
Regency Home Health Of Schulenburg	Schulenburg, TX	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 743-4663
Halcyon Home	San Marcos, TX	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 815-9009

Emergency hospitals near Gonzales

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis	Luling, TX	17 mi	not rated	(830) 875-7000
Yoakum Community Hospital	Yoakum, TX	25 mi	3 of 5	(361) 293-2321

Straight-line miles from the center of Gonzales. 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 Gonzales

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 $2,430 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gonzales?

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 $2,430 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales, TX