Mobility Assistance in Mathis, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mathis, TX: the local picture

52%

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

157

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beeville)

73%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in San Patricio County)

About 373 Mathis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (52%; 34% in San Patricio County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mathis that list physical therapy include Angel Bright Home Health Inc and Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mathis compared with San Patricio County and Texas

Census figure	Mathis	San Patricio County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	52%	34%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	73%	51%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	18%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,776	$44,209	—

Older residents in towns around Mathis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sinton, TX	20 mi	753	41%
Beeville, TX	22 mi	1,709	41%
Robstown, TX	22 mi	2,224	28%
George West, TX	25 mi	532	38%
Taft, TX	27 mi	341	55%
Alice, TX	28 mi	3,158	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 880-7912
Choice Health At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 933-0101
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	156 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760
Pam Health At Home	Buda, TX	138 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000

Emergency hospitals near Mathis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville	Beeville, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	(361) 354-2000
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice	Alice, TX	29 mi	3 of 5	(361) 661-8016

Straight-line miles from the center of Mathis. 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 Mathis

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 42% of the $2,398 monthly median income of Mathis 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 Mathis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mathis?

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 42% of the $2,398 monthly median income of Mathis 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.

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