Mobility Assistance in Olney, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Olney, TX: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Young County)

70

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olney)

36%

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

About 121 Olney residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 26% in Young County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Olney that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and 1ST Texas Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Olney compared with Young County and Texas

Census figure	Olney	Young County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,382	$51,150	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Graham, TX	21 mi	1,758	36%
Seymour, TX	33 mi	720	23%
Jacksboro, TX	36 mi	532	20%
Wichita Falls, TX	40 mi	14,876	25%
Iowa Park, TX	42 mi	1,206	43%
Breckenridge, TX	43 mi	676	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
1ST Texas Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(940) 763-9500
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Centerwell Home Health	Albany, TX	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 762-2854
Above & Beyond Home Health & Rehab	Fort Worth, TX	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 406-2273
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111

Emergency hospitals near Olney

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hamilton Hospital	Olney, TX	1.0 mi	not rated	(940) 564-5521
Graham Regional Medical Center	Graham, TX	21 mi	not rated	(940) 549-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 39% of the $2,615 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Olney?

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 39% of the $2,615 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney, TX