Mobility Assistance in Midland, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Midland, TX: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Midland County)

1,960

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Midland)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Midland County)

About 3,560 Midland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Midland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,960 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Midland that list physical therapy include Midland Health At Home and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Midland compared with Midland County and Texas

Census figure	Midland	Midland County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	7.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,408	$56,256	—

Older residents in towns around Midland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Odessa, TX	17 mi	11,642	29%
Stanton, TX	20 mi	211	32%
West Odessa, TX	26 mi	3,274	17%
Andrews, TX	33 mi	1,287	23%
Big Spring, TX	40 mi	2,905	32%
Crane, TX	46 mi	314	5.2%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
Centerwell Home Health	Big Spring, TX	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 714-4510
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Accentcare Health	Odessa, TX	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999

Emergency hospitals near Midland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Midland Memorial Hospital	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	1 of 5	(432) 685-1111
Medical Center Hospital	Odessa, TX	18 mi	3 of 5	(432) 640-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Midland. 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 Midland

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 21% of the $4,701 monthly median income of Midland 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 Midland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Midland?

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 21% of the $4,701 monthly median income of Midland 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 Midland, TX