Mobility Assistance in Port Lavaca, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Port Lavaca, TX: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Calhoun County)

635

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

1.2 mi

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

41%

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

About 664 Port Lavaca residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 27% in Calhoun County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Port Lavaca that list physical therapy include Elite Home Health and Texas Home Health Skilled Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Port Lavaca compared with Calhoun County and Texas

Census figure	Port Lavaca	Calhoun County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	3.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	5.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,113	$58,966	—

Older residents in towns around Port Lavaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edna, TX	25 mi	958	45%
Palacios, TX	25 mi	1,007	20%
Victoria, TX	26 mi	10,308	29%
Refugio, TX	45 mi	558	39%
El Campo, TX	46 mi	2,023	22%
Rockport, TX	47 mi	3,238	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Texas Home Health Skilled Services	Victoria, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 576-4683
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	133 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(210) 349-7355
Pam Health At Home	Buda, TX	126 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000
Excel Complete Home Healthcare Inc	Victoria, TX	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 575-4500

Emergency hospitals near Port Lavaca

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Medical Center	Port Lavaca, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	(361) 552-6713
Jackson Healthcare Center	Edna, TX	23 mi	not rated	(361) 782-7800

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

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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Port Lavaca?

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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca, TX