Mobility Assistance in Medina, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Medina, TX: the local picture

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Zapata County)

55

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

33 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Laredo)

47%

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

About 137 Medina residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (47%; 35% in Zapata County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Medina that list physical therapy include Capitol Home Health and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Medina compared with Zapata County and Texas

Census figure	Medina	Zapata County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	35%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	39%	18%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.7%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	8.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,742	$26,967	—

Older residents in towns around Medina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Zapata, TX	2.3 mi	987	25%
Rio Bravo, TX	33 mi	467	32%
Roma, TX	39 mi	1,712	47%
Escobares, TX	41 mi	396	37%
Hebbronville, TX	45 mi	381	20%
Laredo, TX	45 mi	25,820	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	185 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Enhabit Home Health	Fredericksburg, TX	232 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 990-2423
Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	183 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 785-5200
Tri County Home Health	Kerrville, TX	215 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 895-3100
Christus Homecare	San Antonio, TX	183 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 590-8886
Peterson Home Care	Kerrville, TX	215 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 258-7400

Emergency hospitals near Medina

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Laredo Medical Center	Laredo, TX	33 mi	4 of 5	(956) 796-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Medina. 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 Medina

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 33% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Medina?

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 33% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Medina 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Medina, TX