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Lackland AFB, Texas

Mobility Assistance at Home in Lackland AFB, TX

Help walking, getting in and out of bed, chairs, the shower and the car, and staying steady around the home. Post what you need in Lackland AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lackland AFB, TX: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
5.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Antonio)
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Lackland AFB)
$11.65
median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Lackland AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 27% in Bexar County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lackland AFB that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Comprehensive Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lackland AFB compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figureLackland AFBBexar CountyTexas
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.4%1.4%
Households with no vehicle2.4%6.4%5.4%

Older residents in towns around Lackland AFB

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Leon Valley, TX7.5 mi1,99322%
San Antonio, TX7.7 mi198,59728%
Balcones Heights, TX8.3 mi33945%
Alamo Heights, TX11 mi1,3159.3%
Castle Hills, TX11 mi74521%
Terrell Hills, TX12 mi8789.6%

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

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringSan Antonio, TX8.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(210) 342-9922
Comprehensive Home Health IncSan Antonio, TX8.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(210) 614-0200
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.San Antonio, TX8.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(210) 877-5222
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLCSan Antonio, TX5.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(210) 735-6225
S. A. Nurses Home Health AgencySan Antonio, TX5.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(210) 798-2199
Alpine Care Home HealthSan Antonio, TX8.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(210) 832-8031

Emergency hospitals near Lackland AFB

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Christus Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX5.5 mi3 of 5(210) 703-8211
Westover Hills Baptist HospitalSan Antonio, TX5.5 minot rated(726) 266-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Lackland AFB. 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 Lackland AFB

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. 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 Lackland AFB: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lackland AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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