Mobility Assistance in Lucas, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lucas, TX: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Collin County)

14

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Allen)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

About 101 Lucas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 17% in Collin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lucas that list physical therapy include North Texas Home Health Care Inc and Lucent Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lucas compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Lucas	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$110,789	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Lucas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairview, TX	3.3 mi	3,243	20%
Parker, TX	3.8 mi	1,183	8.3%
Allen, TX	5.3 mi	12,518	15%
Wylie, TX	5.9 mi	5,763	22%
Murphy, TX	6.1 mi	2,384	13%
Princeton, TX	7.1 mi	1,759	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
North Texas Home Health Care Inc	Plano, TX	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 612-4800
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700

Emergency hospitals near Lucas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen	Allen, TX	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(972) 747-1000
Medical Center Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	7.0 mi	3 of 5	(972) 547-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lucas. 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 Lucas

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 11% of the $9,232 monthly median income of Lucas 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 Lucas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lucas?

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 11% of the $9,232 monthly median income of Lucas 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 Lucas, TX