Mobility Assistance in Refugio, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Refugio, TX: the local picture

39%

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

81

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Refugio)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Refugio County)

About 198 Refugio residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 34% in Refugio County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Refugio that list physical therapy include Angel Bright Home Health Inc and Texas Home Health Skilled Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Refugio compared with Refugio County and Texas

Census figure	Refugio	Refugio County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	34%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	22%	10%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,000	$38,750	—

Older residents in towns around Refugio

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rockport, TX	23 mi	3,238	15%
Sinton, TX	23 mi	753	41%
Taft, TX	24 mi	341	55%
Aransas Pass, TX	29 mi	1,807	22%
Portland, TX	29 mi	2,865	29%
Beeville, TX	30 mi	1,709	41%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
Texas Home Health Skilled Services	Victoria, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 576-4683
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Choice Health At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 933-0101
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	115 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090

Emergency hospitals near Refugio

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Refugio County Memorial Hospital	Refugio, TX	0.7 mi	not rated	(361) 526-2321
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville	Beeville, TX	31 mi	2 of 5	(361) 354-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Refugio. 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 Refugio

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 43% of the $2,333 monthly median income of Refugio 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 Refugio: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Refugio?

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 43% of the $2,333 monthly median income of Refugio 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 Refugio, TX