Mobility Assistance in Ranger, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ranger, TX: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Eastland County)

30

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eastland)

34%

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

About 98 Ranger residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 25% in Eastland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ranger that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ranger compared with Eastland County and Texas

Census figure	Ranger	Eastland County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	9.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,964	$41,321	—

Older residents in towns around Ranger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eastland, TX	9.5 mi	626	21%
Cisco, TX	19 mi	793	23%
Breckenridge, TX	24 mi	676	29%
De Leon, TX	26 mi	455	41%
Stephenville, TX	32 mi	2,413	18%
Dublin, TX	33 mi	510	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Eastland, TX	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 629-1268
Elara Caring	Brownwood, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(325) 643-4999
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Renew Home Health	Abilene, TX	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 692-9100
Enhabit Home Health	Abilene, TX	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 695-3888
Angels Care Home Health Of San Angelo	San Angelo, TX	128 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 655-5099

Emergency hospitals near Ranger

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Eastland Memorial Hospital	Eastland, TX	9.1 mi	not rated	(254) 631-5342
Stephens Memorial Hospital	Breckenridge, TX	24 mi	not rated	(254) 559-2241

Straight-line miles from the center of Ranger. 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 Ranger

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 49% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Ranger 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 Ranger: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ranger?

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 49% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Ranger 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 Ranger, TX