Mobility Assistance in Grand Prairie, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Grand Prairie, TX: the local picture

22%

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

2,314

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arlington)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

About 4,889 Grand Prairie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Dallas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,314 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Grand Prairie that list physical therapy include Abundant Home Health LLC and All Care Professional Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Grand Prairie compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Grand Prairie	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,530	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Prairie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Arlington, TX	6.1 mi	47,611	21%
Duncanville, TX	6.8 mi	6,567	17%
Cedar Hill, TX	7.9 mi	5,552	21%
Cockrell Hill, TX	8.5 mi	433	17%
Mansfield, TX	9.9 mi	8,754	24%
DeSoto, TX	11 mi	8,911	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	7.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
All Care Professional Home Health Inc	Arlington, TX	9.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 457-2688
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Medicall Home Health Services, LLC	Keller, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 380-1735
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300

Emergency hospitals near Grand Prairie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medical City Arlington	Arlington, TX	6.6 mi	2 of 5	(817) 465-3241
Baylor Scott And White Orthopedic And Spine Hospi	Arlington, TX	6.6 mi	not rated	(817) 583-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Prairie. 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 Grand Prairie

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 19% of the $5,294 monthly median income of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Grand Prairie?

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 19% of the $5,294 monthly median income of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, TX