Mobility Assistance in San Diego, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Diego, TX: the local picture

46%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Duval County)

15

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

9.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alice)

65%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Duval County)

About 210 San Diego residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (46%; 35% in Duval County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving San Diego that list physical therapy include Angel Bright Home Health Inc and Choice Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Diego compared with Duval County and Texas

Census figure	San Diego	Duval County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	46%	35%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	17%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	65%	50%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	36%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,156	$31,250	—

Older residents in towns around San Diego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alice, TX	11 mi	3,158	29%
Kingsville, TX	29 mi	2,626	32%
Bishop, TX	30 mi	740	31%
Mathis, TX	34 mi	752	52%
Robstown, TX	35 mi	2,224	28%
Falfurrias, TX	38 mi	850	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
Choice Health At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 933-0101
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	181 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760
UT Health East Texas Home Health Services	Pittsburg, TX	409 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 887-3556
One At Home Texas	Corpus Christi, TX	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 242-1109

Emergency hospitals near San Diego

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice	Alice, TX	9.6 mi	3 of 5	(361) 661-8016
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg	Kingsville, TX	34 mi	2 of 5	(361) 595-1661

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

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 30% of the $3,346 monthly median income of San Diego 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 Diego: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Diego?

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 30% of the $3,346 monthly median income of San Diego 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 Diego, TX