Mobility Assistance in Haskell, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Haskell, TX: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Haskell County)

61

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Haskell)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Haskell County)

About 171 Haskell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 25% in Haskell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Haskell that list physical therapy include Kinder Hearts Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Haskell compared with Haskell County and Texas

Census figure	Haskell	Haskell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	5.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	3.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,286	$47,786	—

Older residents in towns around Haskell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stamford, TX	11 mi	579	37%
Anson, TX	30 mi	594	27%
Seymour, TX	41 mi	720	23%
Abilene, TX	49 mi	17,807	24%
Merkel, TX	50 mi	463	25%
Clyde, TX	54 mi	603	46%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Centerwell Home Health	Abilene, TX	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(325) 691-9947
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	88 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	128 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Above & Beyond Home Health & Rehab	Fort Worth, TX	139 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 406-2273
Caprock Home Health Services Inc	Abilene, TX	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 672-2264

Emergency hospitals near Haskell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Haskell Memorial Hospital	Haskell, TX	0.1 mi	not rated	(940) 864-2621
Knox County Hospital	Knox City, TX	19 mi	not rated	(940) 657-3535

Straight-line miles from the center of Haskell. 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 Haskell

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 22% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Haskell 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 Haskell: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Haskell?

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 22% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Haskell 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.

More near Haskell

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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 Haskell, TX