Mobility Assistance in Hereford, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hereford, TX: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

255

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hereford)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 329 Hereford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hereford that list physical therapy include Elite Home Health and Accentcare Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hereford compared with Texas

Census figure	Hereford	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,051	—

Older residents in towns around Hereford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dimmitt, TX	20 mi	816	13%
Friona, TX	22 mi	875	26%
Canyon, TX	30 mi	1,991	21%
Bushland, TX	33 mi	307	33%
Tulia, TX	41 mi	738	31%
Amarillo, TX	41 mi	30,530	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Excelacare Home Health	Amarillo, TX	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 467-1156

Emergency hospitals near Hereford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hereford Regional Medical Center	Hereford, TX	1.0 mi	not rated	(806) 364-2141
Parmer County Community Hospital	Friona, TX	22 mi	not rated	(806) 250-2754

Straight-line miles from the center of Hereford. 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 Hereford

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 33% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Hereford 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 Hereford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hereford?

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 33% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Hereford 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 Hereford, TX