Mobility Assistance in Nocona, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Nocona, TX: the local picture

32%

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

136

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nocona)

60%

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

About 195 Nocona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 22% in Montague County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Nocona that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Healing Hands Healthcare LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Nocona compared with Montague County and Texas

Census figure	Nocona	Montague County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	6.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,577	$51,349	—

Older residents in towns around Nocona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bowie, TX	17 mi	1,012	19%
Henrietta, TX	27 mi	816	33%
Gainesville, TX	35 mi	2,963	28%
Marietta, OK	36 mi	380	31%
Lone Grove, OK	39 mi	743	35%
Decatur, TX	39 mi	1,623	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab Of Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 696-8004
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(940) 322-1391
Wichita Home Health Service Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 322-7113

Emergency hospitals near Nocona

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nocona General Hospital	Nocona, TX	1.0 mi	1 of 5	(940) 825-3235
Muenster Memorial Hospital	Muenster, TX	23 mi	not rated	(940) 759-2271

Straight-line miles from the center of Nocona. 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 Nocona

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 $3,381 monthly median income of Nocona 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 Nocona: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Nocona?

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 $3,381 monthly median income of Nocona 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 Nocona, TX