Mobility Assistance in Muleshoe, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Muleshoe, TX: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

181

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Muleshoe)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 196 Muleshoe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Muleshoe that list physical therapy include Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC and Accentcare Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Muleshoe compared with Texas

Census figure	Muleshoe	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,813	—

Older residents in towns around Muleshoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Friona, TX	28 mi	875	26%
Clovis, NM	30 mi	4,888	31%
Littlefield, TX	31 mi	885	33%
Dimmitt, TX	33 mi	816	13%
Portales, NM	36 mi	1,462	30%
Hereford, TX	45 mi	1,773	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	69 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 791-2100
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Calvert Home Health Care, LLC	Lubbock, TX	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 747-8972
Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice Company	Friona, TX	29 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 247-0057

Emergency hospitals near Muleshoe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Muleshoe Area Medical Center	Muleshoe, TX	1.4 mi	not rated	(806) 272-4524
Parmer County Community Hospital	Friona, TX	29 mi	not rated	(806) 250-2754

Straight-line miles from the center of Muleshoe. 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 Muleshoe

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 56% of the $1,818 monthly median income of Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Muleshoe?

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 56% of the $1,818 monthly median income of Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe, TX