Mobility Assistance in La Grange, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in La Grange, TX: the local picture

18%

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

120

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithville)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fayette County)

About 144 La Grange residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 19% in Fayette County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving La Grange that list physical therapy include Ascension At Home and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

La Grange compared with Fayette County and Texas

Census figure	La Grange	Fayette County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	4.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,431	$58,993	—

Older residents in towns around La Grange

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weimar, TX	16 mi	629	14%
Schulenburg, TX	16 mi	663	32%
Smithville, TX	18 mi	962	10%
Giddings, TX	19 mi	995	21%
Columbus, TX	24 mi	752	34%
Circle D-KC Estates, TX	28 mi	347	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Sienna Home Health Care	Tomball, TX	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 516-0255
Regency Home Health Of Schulenburg	Schulenburg, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 743-4663
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283
Capitol Home Health	Austin, TX	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 467-6900

Emergency hospitals near La Grange

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Smithville	Smithville, TX	18 mi	not rated	(512) 237-3214
Columbus Community Hospital	Columbus, TX	24 mi	2 of 5	(979) 732-2371

Straight-line miles from the center of La Grange. 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 La Grange

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 23% of the $4,369 monthly median income of La Grange 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 La Grange: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in La Grange?

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 23% of the $4,369 monthly median income of La Grange 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 La Grange, TX