Mobility Assistance in Lockhart, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lockhart, TX: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Caldwell County)

244

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kyle)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Caldwell County)

About 898 Lockhart residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 34% in Caldwell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Lockhart compared with Caldwell County and Texas

Census figure	Lockhart	Caldwell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	34%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,824	$49,476	—

Older residents in towns around Lockhart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Uhland, TX	8.8 mi	150	43%
Luling, TX	14 mi	1,542	29%
Redwood, TX	14 mi	342	14%
Kyle, TX	14 mi	4,526	25%
San Marcos, TX	15 mi	7,637	26%
Buda, TX	17 mi	1,080	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	18 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	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 900-3640

Emergency hospitals near Lockhart

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Hays	Kyle, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	(512) 324-5000
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis	Luling, TX	14 mi	not rated	(830) 875-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lockhart. 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 Lockhart

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 28% of the $3,652 monthly median income of Lockhart 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 Lockhart: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lockhart?

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 28% of the $3,652 monthly median income of Lockhart 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 Lockhart, TX