Mobility Assistance in Plano, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Plano, TX: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Collin County)

3,949

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plano)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

About 6,471 Plano residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Collin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,949 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Plano that list physical therapy include North Texas Home Health Care Inc and Lucent Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Plano compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Plano	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,940	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Plano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Richardson, TX	5.9 mi	15,397	19%
Allen, TX	6.0 mi	12,518	15%
Parker, TX	7.1 mi	1,183	8.3%
Addison, TX	7.8 mi	1,882	5.6%
Frisco, TX	8.4 mi	20,979	18%
Murphy, TX	8.4 mi	2,384	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
North Texas Home Health Care Inc	Plano, TX	0.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 612-4800
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201
Le Celeste Homecare Inc	Garland, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(214) 227-9444
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300

Emergency hospitals near Plano

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medical City Plano	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(972) 596-6800
Legent Surgical Hospital Plano	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	not rated	(972) 265-1050

Straight-line miles from the center of Plano. 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 Plano

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 15% of the $6,662 monthly median income of Plano 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 Plano: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Plano?

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 15% of the $6,662 monthly median income of Plano 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 Plano, TX