Mobility Assistance in Jacksonville, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jacksonville, TX: the local picture

24%

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

327

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jacksonville)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cherokee County)

About 434 Jacksonville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Cherokee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jacksonville that list physical therapy include Dependable Home Care Inc and Vitalcaring Group; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jacksonville compared with Cherokee County and Texas

Census figure	Jacksonville	Cherokee County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	7.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,393	$47,312	—

Older residents in towns around Jacksonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rusk, TX	13 mi	676	28%
Bullard, TX	13 mi	467	17%
Shadybrook, TX	14 mi	540	34%
Whitehouse, TX	18 mi	1,031	16%
Tyler, TX	25 mi	18,513	20%
Palestine, TX	26 mi	2,907	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	100 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000

Emergency hospitals near Jacksonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital	Jacksonville, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(903) 541-5000
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville	Jacksonville, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(903) 541-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville

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 36% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jacksonville?

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 36% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, TX