Mobility Assistance in Mineral Wells, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mineral Wells, TX: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Palo Pinto County)

341

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mineral Wells)

51%

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

About 873 Mineral Wells residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 25% in Palo Pinto County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mineral Wells that list physical therapy include Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford and Abundant Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mineral Wells compared with Palo Pinto County and Texas

Census figure	Mineral Wells	Palo Pinto County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,764	$55,902	—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Wells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weatherford, TX	18 mi	6,604	23%
Hudson Oaks, TX	23 mi	568	20%
Springtown, TX	25 mi	485	30%
Annetta, TX	25 mi	437	16%
Willow Park, TX	25 mi	835	16%
Oak Trail Shores, TX	27 mi	425	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(817) 441-2747
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	79 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	84 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Longview, TX	193 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 758-0794
Home Sweet Homehealth	Aledo, TX	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 731-9100

Emergency hospitals near Mineral Wells

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palo Pinto General Hospital	Mineral Wells, TX	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(940) 325-7891
Medical City Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	(682) 582-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Wells. 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 Mineral Wells

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mineral Wells?

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells, TX