Mobility Assistance in Lumberton, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lumberton, TX: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Hardin County)

277

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lumberton)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Hardin County)

About 639 Lumberton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 29% in Hardin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lumberton that list physical therapy include Choice Health At Home and Baptist Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lumberton compared with Hardin County and Texas

Census figure	Lumberton	Hardin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	29%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	44%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,076	$47,734	—

Older residents in towns around Lumberton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Silsbee, TX	6.5 mi	1,432	23%
Beaumont, TX	12 mi	18,468	28%
Vidor, TX	16 mi	1,760	26%
Mauriceville, TX	20 mi	525	54%
Central Gardens, TX	22 mi	918	32%
Nederland, TX	23 mi	3,007	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	212 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Emergency hospitals near Lumberton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Altus Lumberton Hospital	Lumberton, TX	2.0 mi	not rated	(409) 227-0520
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth	Beaumont, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	(409) 892-7171

Straight-line miles from the center of Lumberton. 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 Lumberton

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 20% of the $5,173 monthly median income of Lumberton 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 Lumberton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lumberton?

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 20% of the $5,173 monthly median income of Lumberton 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 Lumberton, TX