Mobility Assistance in Palacios, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Palacios, TX: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Matagorda County)

42

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Palacios)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Matagorda County)

About 206 Palacios residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 23% in Matagorda County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Palacios that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of Texas and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Palacios compared with Matagorda County and Texas

Census figure	Palacios	Matagorda County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,494	$45,333	—

Older residents in towns around Palacios

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bay City, TX	25 mi	1,963	22%
Port Lavaca, TX	25 mi	2,088	34%
Edna, TX	31 mi	958	45%
El Campo, TX	34 mi	2,023	22%
Sweeny, TX	39 mi	650	15%
Wharton, TX	42 mi	1,363	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Wharton, TX	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 532-8584
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Stat Home Health Houston Bellaire, LLC	Pearland, TX	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 997-7118
Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC	Houston, TX	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 592-0632
Angels Care Home Health	Bay City, TX	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 244-0600

Emergency hospitals near Palacios

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palacios Community Medical Center	Palacios, TX	0.8 mi	not rated	(361) 972-2511
Matagorda Regional Medical Center	Bay City, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	(979) 245-6383

Straight-line miles from the center of Palacios. 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 Palacios

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 40% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Palacios 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 Palacios: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Palacios?

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 40% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Palacios 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 Palacios, TX