Mobility Assistance in Hondo, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hondo, TX: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Medina County)

132

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hondo)

29%

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

About 134 Hondo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 27% in Medina County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hondo that list physical therapy include Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hondo compared with Medina County and Texas

Census figure	Hondo	Medina County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	9.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,907	$47,474	—

Older residents in towns around Hondo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Castroville, TX	18 mi	698	31%
Devine, TX	21 mi	1,156	50%
Lakehills, TX	23 mi	1,402	16%
Pearsall, TX	32 mi	1,070	35%
Helotes, TX	33 mi	1,789	9.4%
Lackland AFB, TX	33 mi	0	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
S. A. Nurses Home Health Agency	San Antonio, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 798-2199
Prime Home Health, LLC	San Antonio, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 251-4973
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(210) 349-7355

Emergency hospitals near Hondo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medina Regional Hospital	Hondo, TX	1.3 mi	not rated	(830) 426-7700
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center	San Antonio, TX	31 mi	3 of 5	(210) 703-8211

Straight-line miles from the center of Hondo. 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 Hondo

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 30% of the $3,326 monthly median income of Hondo 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 Hondo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hondo?

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 30% of the $3,326 monthly median income of Hondo 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 Hondo, TX