Mobility Assistance in Homestead Meadows South, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Homestead Meadows South, TX: the local picture

43%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in El Paso County)

100

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Horizon City)

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in El Paso County)

About 280 Homestead Meadows South residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 28% in El Paso County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Homestead Meadows South compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Homestead Meadows South	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	10%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,566	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead Meadows South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Homestead Meadows North, TX	2.6 mi	981	37%
Horizon City, TX	9.2 mi	1,312	37%
Sparks, TX	11 mi	261	11%
Agua Dulce, TX	11 mi	233	24%
Fort Bliss, TX	13 mi	19	0.0%
Socorro, TX	13 mi	4,447	28%

Emergency hospitals near Homestead Meadows South

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus	Horizon City, TX	10 mi	not rated	(915) 407-7878
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus	El Paso, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	(915) 856-7349

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead Meadows South. 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 Homestead Meadows South

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 44% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Homestead Meadows South 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 Homestead Meadows South: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Homestead Meadows South?

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 44% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Homestead Meadows South 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 Homestead Meadows South, TX