Mobility Assistance in Kenedy, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kenedy, TX: the local picture

43%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Karnes County)

124

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kenedy)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Karnes County)

About 218 Kenedy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 26% in Karnes County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kenedy that list physical therapy include Connally Memorial Home Health and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kenedy compared with Karnes County and Texas

Census figure	Kenedy	Karnes County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	36%	25%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,429	$36,591	—

Older residents in towns around Kenedy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Karnes City, TX	6.0 mi	330	33%
Beeville, TX	29 mi	1,709	41%
Floresville, TX	30 mi	1,524	46%
George West, TX	37 mi	532	38%
Cuero, TX	40 mi	1,183	29%
Pleasanton, TX	40 mi	1,799	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connally Memorial Home Health	Floresville, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(830) 393-1540
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Elite Home Health	Jourdanton, TX	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(830) 281-8136
Kaiser Home Health Services	Kenedy, TX	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(830) 583-4558
Exclusive Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Beeville, TX	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 358-2468

Emergency hospitals near Kenedy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital	Kenedy, TX	0.6 mi	not rated	(830) 583-3401
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville	Beeville, TX	27 mi	2 of 5	(361) 354-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenedy. 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 Kenedy

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 43% of the $2,369 monthly median income of Kenedy 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 Kenedy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kenedy?

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 43% of the $2,369 monthly median income of Kenedy 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 Kenedy, TX