Mobility Assistance in Heartland, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Heartland, TX: the local picture

43%

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

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sunnyvale)

74%

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

About 161 Heartland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 24% in Kaufman County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Heartland that list physical therapy include Ultimate Plus Home Care and Ultimate Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Heartland compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Heartland	Kaufman County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	5.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	74%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	17%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.1%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Heartland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crandall, TX	2.9 mi	621	23%
Talty, TX	3.5 mi	349	15%
Forney, TX	4.9 mi	2,553	25%
Seagoville, TX	5.4 mi	1,727	35%
Combine, TX	6.7 mi	476	23%
Travis Ranch, TX	9.0 mi	525	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	24 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	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201

Emergency hospitals near Heartland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale	Sunnyvale, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	(972) 892-3000
Dallas Regional Medical Center	Mesquite, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	(214) 320-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Heartland. 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 Heartland

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. 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 Heartland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Heartland?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Heartland, TX