Mobility Assistance in Richwood, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Richwood, TX: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Brazoria County)

8

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lake Jackson)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Brazoria County)

About 88 Richwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Brazoria County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Richwood that list physical therapy include Mynurse Home Care Inc and Choice Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Richwood compared with Brazoria County and Texas

Census figure	Richwood	Brazoria County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,025	$61,848	—

Older residents in towns around Richwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clute, TX	2.6 mi	1,151	15%
Lake Jackson, TX	3.1 mi	3,656	21%
Angleton, TX	7.6 mi	3,810	32%
Freeport, TX	8.8 mi	1,282	33%
Brazoria, TX	9.9 mi	534	29%
Wild Peach Village, TX	14 mi	706	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mynurse Home Care Inc	Angleton, TX	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 436-0999
Choice Health At Home	Texas City, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(844) 270-0096
Aging Gracefully Home Health	Richmond, TX	47 mi	5 of 5	—	(281) 925-7621
Caring Angels Home Health	Richmond, TX	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Choice Health At Home	Texas City, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 935-1675
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Galveston, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 762-5753

Emergency hospitals near Richwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Luke's Health Brazosport	Lake Jackson, TX	2.8 mi	4 of 5	(979) 297-4411
Sweeny Community Hospital	Sweeny, TX	18 mi	not rated	(979) 548-3311

Straight-line miles from the center of Richwood. 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 Richwood

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 $6,752 monthly median income of Richwood 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 Richwood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Richwood?

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 $6,752 monthly median income of Richwood 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 Richwood, TX