Mobility Assistance in San Angelo, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Angelo, TX: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

2,040

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Angelo)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 3,773 San Angelo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,040 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving San Angelo that list physical therapy include Home Preferred Senior Care and Paradigm Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Angelo compared with Texas

Census figure	San Angelo	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,939	—

Older residents in towns around San Angelo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grape Creek, TX	11 mi	462	22%
Ballinger, TX	36 mi	891	25%
Sonora, TX	61 mi	475	12%
Big Lake, TX	62 mi	214	38%
Coleman, TX	66 mi	1,014	27%
Brady, TX	69 mi	1,069	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Centerwell Home Health	Eastland, TX	117 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 629-1268
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	241 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	308 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223

Emergency hospitals near San Angelo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Shannon Medical Center	San Angelo, TX	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(325) 653-6741
Ballinger Memorial Hospital	Ballinger, TX	36 mi	not rated	(325) 365-2531

Straight-line miles from the center of San Angelo. 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 San Angelo

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 $4,412 monthly median income of San Angelo 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 San Angelo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Angelo?

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 $4,412 monthly median income of San Angelo 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 San Angelo, TX