Mobility Assistance in Katy, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Katy, TX: the local picture

14%

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

238

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Katy)

26%

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

About 373 Katy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 22% in Harris County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Katy that list physical therapy include Caring Angels Home Health and St Clare Home Care, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Katy compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Katy	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,310	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Katy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cinco Ranch, TX	6.0 mi	2,719	16%
Brookshire, TX	6.7 mi	336	28%
Fulshear, TX	7.3 mi	2,785	10%
Weston Lakes, TX	11 mi	1,150	7.9%
Mission Bend, TX	12 mi	5,547	14%
Pecan Grove, TX	13 mi	3,810	8.6%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Angels Home Health	Richmond, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Aging Gracefully Home Health	Richmond, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	—	(281) 925-7621
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc	Houston, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 270-1160
Healing Source Home Care Inc	Stafford, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 242-4325

Emergency hospitals near Katy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital	Katy, TX	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(281) 392-1111
Houston Methodist West Hospital	Houston, TX	7.9 mi	5 of 5	(832) 522-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Katy. 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 Katy

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 21% of the $4,859 monthly median income of Katy 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 Katy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Katy?

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 21% of the $4,859 monthly median income of Katy 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 Katy, TX