Mobility Assistance in Hearne, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hearne, TX: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Robertson County)

129

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

22 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bryan)

36%

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

About 178 Hearne residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 23% in Robertson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hearne that list physical therapy include Texas Quality Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hearne compared with Robertson County and Texas

Census figure	Hearne	Robertson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	21%	8.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,214	$59,505	—

Older residents in towns around Hearne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bryan, TX	19 mi	10,833	25%
Cameron, TX	23 mi	878	28%
Caldwell, TX	25 mi	624	21%
College Station, TX	27 mi	9,017	16%
Rockdale, TX	29 mi	1,003	11%
Marlin, TX	35 mi	891	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Quality Home Health	Marlin, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 803-3000
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Sienna Home Health Care	Tomball, TX	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 516-0255
Guardian Healthcare	Bryan, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 774-7770
A Nurses Touch Home Health	Bryan, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 693-3208
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283

Emergency hospitals near Hearne

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital	Bryan, TX	22 mi	2 of 5	(979) 776-3912
Physicians Centre,The	Bryan, TX	22 mi	not rated	(979) 731-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hearne. 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 Hearne

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 25% of the $4,018 monthly median income of Hearne 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 Hearne: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hearne?

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 25% of the $4,018 monthly median income of Hearne 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 Hearne, TX