Mobility Assistance in Mexia, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mexia, TX: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Limestone County)

183

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mexia)

50%

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

About 328 Mexia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 27% in Limestone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mexia that list physical therapy include Texas Quality Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mexia compared with Limestone County and Texas

Census figure	Mexia	Limestone County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,890	$51,767	—

Older residents in towns around Mexia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Groesbeck, TX	11 mi	746	21%
Teague, TX	12 mi	528	28%
Fairfield, TX	19 mi	631	21%
Corsicana, TX	28 mi	3,864	31%
Marlin, TX	35 mi	891	32%
Bellmead, TX	36 mi	1,485	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Quality Home Health	Marlin, TX	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 803-3000
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Magnolia Home Health	Waco, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 751-9393
Centerwell Home Health	Waco, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(254) 405-6800
Accentcare Home Health Of Waco	Waco, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 755-6179
Adaptive Home Health	Temple, TX	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(214) 440-1394

Emergency hospitals near Mexia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parkview Regional Hospital	Mexia, TX	0.7 mi	not rated	(254) 562-5332
Limestone Medical Center	Groesbeck, TX	10 mi	not rated	(254) 729-3281

Straight-line miles from the center of Mexia. 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 Mexia

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 41% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Mexia 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 Mexia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mexia?

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 41% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Mexia 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 Mexia, TX