Mobility Assistance in Gun Barrel City, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gun Barrel City, TX: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Kaufman County)

182

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kaufman)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kaufman County)

About 504 Gun Barrel City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Kaufman County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gun Barrel City that list physical therapy include New Vision Home Health Services Inc and Lucent Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gun Barrel City compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Gun Barrel City	Kaufman County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	17%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	3.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,886	$59,158	—

Older residents in towns around Gun Barrel City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mabank, TX	3.3 mi	621	30%
Athens, TX	20 mi	2,563	36%
Kaufman, TX	20 mi	1,124	35%
Canton, TX	22 mi	819	20%
Corsicana, TX	26 mi	3,864	31%
Wills Point, TX	27 mi	631	24%

Home health agencies serving Gun Barrel City (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Centerwell Home Health	Athens, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 675-5184
Angels Care Home Health	Royse City, TX	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 454-6001
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555

Emergency hospitals near Gun Barrel City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman	Kaufman, TX	18 mi	not rated	(972) 932-7200
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital	Athens, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	(903) 676-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gun Barrel City. 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 Gun Barrel City

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 $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gun Barrel City?

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 $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City, TX