Mobility Assistance in Monahans, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Monahans, TX: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Ward County)

77

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monahans)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Ward County)

About 103 Monahans residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 22% in Ward County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Monahans that list physical therapy include Midland Health At Home and Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Monahans compared with Ward County and Texas

Census figure	Monahans	Ward County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,181	$46,003	—

Older residents in towns around Monahans

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kermit, TX	14 mi	757	18%
Town of Pecos, TX	32 mi	1,363	32%
West Odessa, TX	37 mi	3,274	17%
Odessa, TX	46 mi	11,642	29%
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	5.2%
Fort Stockton, TX	54 mi	1,103	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	64 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	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Nursex Home Health Services LLC	Odessa, TX	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(432) 550-0268
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	146 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042

Emergency hospitals near Monahans

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ward Memorial Hospital	Monahans, TX	12 mi	not rated	(432) 943-2511
Winkler County Memorial Hospital	Kermit, TX	14 mi	not rated	(432) 586-5865

Straight-line miles from the center of Monahans. 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 Monahans

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 26% of the $3,848 monthly median income of Monahans 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 Monahans: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Monahans?

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 26% of the $3,848 monthly median income of Monahans 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 Monahans, TX