Mobility Assistance in Pearsall, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pearsall, TX: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Frio County)

96

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pearsall)

71%

of residents 65+ report a disability (59% in Frio County)

About 342 Pearsall residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 34% in Frio County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pearsall that list physical therapy include American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC and Capitol Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pearsall compared with Frio County and Texas

Census figure	Pearsall	Frio County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	34%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	19%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	71%	59%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	10%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Pearsall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dilley, TX	16 mi	419	38%
Devine, TX	21 mi	1,156	50%
Hondo, TX	32 mi	1,231	12%
Cotulla, TX	33 mi	583	18%
Poteet, TX	33 mi	601	28%
Jourdanton, TX	34 mi	466	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111
Elite Home Health	Jourdanton, TX	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(830) 281-8136
Provista Healthcare	Dallas, TX	305 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 965-0431
Carter Healthcare	San Antonio, TX	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(210) 688-4876

Emergency hospitals near Pearsall

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Frio Regional Hospital	Pearsall, TX	0.2 mi	not rated	(830) 334-3617
Medina Regional Hospital	Hondo, TX	32 mi	not rated	(830) 426-7700

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearsall. 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 Pearsall

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. 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 Pearsall: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pearsall?

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. 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 Pearsall, TX