Mobility Assistance in Liberty City, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Liberty City, TX: the local picture

22%

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

12

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Longview)

45%

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

About 148 Liberty City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Gregg County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Liberty City that list physical therapy include Lifecare Health Services and Accentcare Home Health Of Texas; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Liberty City compared with Gregg County and Texas

Census figure	Liberty City	Gregg County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,097	$52,858	—

Older residents in towns around Liberty City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kilgore, TX	6.2 mi	1,550	13%
Gladewater, TX	6.3 mi	942	21%
White Oak, TX	7.5 mi	753	36%
Longview, TX	12 mi	13,805	20%
Lake Cherokee, TX	18 mi	1,114	9.6%
Gilmer, TX	19 mi	886	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 297-9300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Longview, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 758-0794
Onesource Home Care Inc	Longview, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 248-2530
Highland Park Senior Care	Longview, TX	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 753-1000
Angels Care Home Health	Palestine, TX	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 729-2201
Elite Home Health	Longview, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 212-3990

Emergency hospitals near Liberty City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Longview Regional Medical Center	Longview, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	(903) 758-1818
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center	Longview, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	(903) 927-6712

Straight-line miles from the center of Liberty City. 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 Liberty City

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 25% of the $4,091 monthly median income of Liberty City 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 Liberty City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Liberty City?

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 25% of the $4,091 monthly median income of Liberty City 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 Liberty City, TX