Mobility Assistance in Oak Ridge North, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Ridge North, TX: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Montgomery County)

75

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Spring)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Montgomery County)

About 61 Oak Ridge North residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 19% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Ridge North that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and All About Home Care, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Ridge North compared with Montgomery County and Texas

Census figure	Oak Ridge North	Montgomery County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,219	$71,923	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Ridge North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shenandoah, TX	2.1 mi	1,675	21%
The Woodlands, TX	4.2 mi	17,997	17%
Spring, TX	7.4 mi	6,991	26%
Tomball, TX	11 mi	2,657	19%
Conroe, TX	12 mi	13,530	22%
Humble, TX	16 mi	1,947	31%

Home health agencies serving Oak Ridge North (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Conroe, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 539-9846
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc	Houston, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 270-1160
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272

Emergency hospitals near Oak Ridge North

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Woodlands Specialty Hospital	Spring, TX	2.2 mi	not rated	(281) 602-8160
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital	The Woodlands, TX	2.3 mi	5 of 5	(936) 270-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Ridge North. 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 Oak Ridge North

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 16% of the $6,185 monthly median income of Oak Ridge North 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 Oak Ridge North: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Ridge North?

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 16% of the $6,185 monthly median income of Oak Ridge North 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 Oak Ridge North, TX