Mobility Assistance in Kyle, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kyle, TX: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Hays County)

171

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

3.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kyle)

41%

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

About 1,132 Kyle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 19% in Hays County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kyle that list physical therapy include Paradigm Home Health and Ascension At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kyle compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Kyle	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,851	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Kyle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Uhland, TX	6.0 mi	150	43%
Buda, TX	6.2 mi	1,080	11%
San Marcos, TX	8.9 mi	7,637	26%
Shady Hollow, TX	12 mi	1,089	23%
Wimberley, TX	12 mi	820	5.8%
Redwood, TX	13 mi	342	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	140 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Soar Home Care LLC	New Braunfels, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 214-6806
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Emergency hospitals near Kyle

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Hays	Kyle, TX	3.0 mi	3 of 5	(512) 324-5000
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda	Buda, TX	7.0 mi	not rated	(737) 999-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Kyle. 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 Kyle

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 15% of the $6,571 monthly median income of Kyle 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 Kyle: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kyle?

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 15% of the $6,571 monthly median income of Kyle 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 Kyle, TX