Mobility Assistance in Kermit, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kermit, TX: the local picture

18%

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

44

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kermit)

31%

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

About 135 Kermit residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Winkler County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kermit that list physical therapy include Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas and St Josephs Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kermit compared with Winkler County and Texas

Census figure	Kermit	Winkler County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,391	$50,761	—

Older residents in towns around Kermit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monahans, TX	14 mi	754	14%
West Odessa, TX	35 mi	3,274	17%
Eunice, NM	40 mi	385	46%
Town of Pecos, TX	41 mi	1,363	32%
Odessa, TX	44 mi	11,642	29%
Andrews, TX	45 mi	1,287	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Accentcare Health	Odessa, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Nursex Home Health Services LLC	Odessa, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(432) 550-0268
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	135 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	136 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 791-2100

Emergency hospitals near Kermit

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Winkler County Memorial Hospital	Kermit, TX	0.1 mi	not rated	(432) 586-5865
Ward Memorial Hospital	Monahans, TX	22 mi	not rated	(432) 943-2511

Straight-line miles from the center of Kermit. 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 Kermit

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 22% of the $4,616 monthly median income of Kermit 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 Kermit: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kermit?

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 22% of the $4,616 monthly median income of Kermit 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 Kermit, TX