Mobility Assistance in Houston, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Houston, TX: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Harris County)

31,808

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Houston)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

About 68,885 Houston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Harris County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

31,808 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Houston that list physical therapy include All About Home Care, Inc. and Xtra-Care Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Houston compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Houston	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,324	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Houston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West University Place, TX	5.5 mi	2,533	5.1%
Hunters Creek Village, TX	6.6 mi	760	2.8%
Spring Valley Village, TX	6.9 mi	678	7.2%
Bellaire, TX	7.1 mi	3,186	12%
Piney Point Village, TX	7.9 mi	660	11%
Bunker Hill Village, TX	8.7 mi	635	1.7%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc	Houston, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 270-1160
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390

Emergency hospitals near Houston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Houston, TX	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(713) 448-6796
St Joseph Medical Center	Houston, TX	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(713) 757-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Houston. 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 Houston

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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Houston?

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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston, TX