Mobility Assistance in Palestine, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Palestine, TX: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Anderson County)

262

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Palestine)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Anderson County)

About 627 Palestine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Anderson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Palestine that list physical therapy include New Vision Home Health Services Inc and Choice Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Palestine compared with Anderson County and Texas

Census figure	Palestine	Anderson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,281	$54,710	—

Older residents in towns around Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksonville, TX	26 mi	1,988	24%
Shadybrook, TX	28 mi	540	34%
Rusk, TX	29 mi	676	28%
Fairfield, TX	31 mi	631	21%
Crockett, TX	32 mi	1,281	22%
Athens, TX	33 mi	2,563	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	92 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Centerwell Home Health	Athens, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 675-5184
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555

Emergency hospitals near Palestine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palestine Regional Medical Center	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	(903) 731-1000
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital	Jacksonville, TX	26 mi	not rated	(903) 541-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Palestine. 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 Palestine

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 27% of the $3,690 monthly median income of Palestine 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 Palestine: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Palestine?

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 27% of the $3,690 monthly median income of Palestine 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.

More near Palestine

More senior care near Palestine

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Palestine

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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 Palestine, TX