Mobility Assistance in Port Arthur, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Port Arthur, TX: the local picture

33%

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

848

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Arthur)

45%

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

About 2,598 Port Arthur residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 28% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Port Arthur that list physical therapy include Choice Health At Home and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Port Arthur compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Port Arthur	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,104	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Port Arthur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Groves, TX	3.4 mi	2,604	26%
Port Neches, TX	5.8 mi	2,377	20%
Nederland, TX	8.0 mi	3,007	25%
Bridge City, TX	9.7 mi	1,130	26%
Central Gardens, TX	9.7 mi	918	32%
West Orange, TX	15 mi	645	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Galveston, TX	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 762-5753

Emergency hospitals near Port Arthur

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas	Port Arthur, TX	4.6 mi	3 of 5	(409) 853-5900
Baptist Beaumont Hospital	Beaumont, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	(409) 212-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur

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 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Port Arthur?

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 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur

More senior care near Port Arthur

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Port Arthur

More for Port Arthur families

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 Port Arthur, TX