Mobility Assistance in Paris, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Paris, TX: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Lamar County)

727

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Paris)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Lamar County)

About 1,451 Paris residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 28% in Lamar County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Paris that list physical therapy include Lucent Home Health LLC and Guardian Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Paris compared with Lamar County and Texas

Census figure	Paris	Lamar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,679	$46,153	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Reno, TX	3.8 mi	521	14%
Hugo, OK	24 mi	873	43%
Clarksville, TX	28 mi	854	25%
Commerce, TX	36 mi	643	34%
Sulphur Springs, TX	37 mi	2,692	22%
Bonham, TX	37 mi	1,569	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Guardian Healthcare	Paris, TX	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 737-9865
On Call Home Health And Rehab Services	Paris, TX	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 784-6300
Elara Caring	Paris, TX	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 784-8088
Country Home Care	Clarksville, TX	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 427-8366
Chosen Home Health Service Inc	Dallas, TX	86 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 590-0237

Emergency hospitals near Paris

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Paris Regional Medical Center	Paris, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	(903) 785-4521
Choctaw Memorial Hospital	Hugo, OK	24 mi	1 of 5	(580) 317-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

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 33% of the $3,057 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Paris?

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 33% of the $3,057 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris, TX