Mobility Assistance in Kerrville, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kerrville, TX: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Kerr County)

1,245

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kerrville)

33%

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

About 1,105 Kerrville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Kerr County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,245 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Kerrville that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kerrville compared with Kerr County and Texas

Census figure	Kerrville	Kerr County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	4.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	3.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,040	$58,323	—

Older residents in towns around Kerrville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fredericksburg, TX	22 mi	3,653	15%
Boerne, TX	30 mi	3,516	20%
Lakehills, TX	31 mi	1,402	16%
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	36 mi	2,385	16%
Scenic Oaks, TX	36 mi	1,736	12%
Cross Mountain, TX	39 mi	452	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Enhabit Home Health	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 990-2423
Prime Home Health, LLC	San Antonio, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 251-4973
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111
Tri County Home Health	Kerrville, TX	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 895-3100

Emergency hospitals near Kerrville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Peterson Regional Medical Center	Kerrville, TX	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(830) 896-4200
Hill Country Memorial Hospital	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	(830) 997-4353

Straight-line miles from the center of Kerrville. 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 Kerrville

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 $4,503 monthly median income of Kerrville 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 Kerrville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kerrville?

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 $4,503 monthly median income of Kerrville 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 Kerrville, TX