Mobility Assistance in Kilgore, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kilgore, TX: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Gregg County)

225

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Longview)

28%

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

About 182 Kilgore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 21% in Gregg County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kilgore that list physical therapy include Lifecare Health Services and Choice Homecare Of The Pines; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kilgore compared with Gregg County and Texas

Census figure	Kilgore	Gregg County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,341	$52,858	—

Older residents in towns around Kilgore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Liberty City, TX	6.2 mi	688	22%
White Oak, TX	9.2 mi	753	36%
Longview, TX	10 mi	13,805	20%
Gladewater, TX	11 mi	942	21%
Lake Cherokee, TX	13 mi	1,114	9.6%
Henderson, TX	17 mi	2,190	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 297-9300
Choice Homecare Of The Pines	Longview, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 236-8880
Traditions Health	Longview, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 663-2331
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Elara Caring	Mount Vernon, TX	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 537-2445

Emergency hospitals near Kilgore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center	Longview, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	(903) 927-6712
Longview Regional Medical Center	Longview, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	(903) 758-1818

Straight-line miles from the center of Kilgore. 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 Kilgore

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 24% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Kilgore 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 Kilgore: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kilgore?

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 24% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Kilgore 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 Kilgore, TX