Mobility Assistance in San Marcos, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Marcos, TX: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Hays County)

790

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

0.3 mi

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hays County)

About 1,912 San Marcos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Hays County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving San Marcos that list physical therapy include Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Marcos compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	San Marcos	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,772	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around San Marcos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Redwood, TX	4.7 mi	342	14%
Kyle, TX	8.9 mi	4,526	25%
Uhland, TX	11 mi	150	43%
Wimberley, TX	12 mi	820	5.8%
Buda, TX	15 mi	1,080	11%
Lockhart, TX	15 mi	2,580	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Soar Home Care LLC	New Braunfels, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 214-6806
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850

Emergency hospitals near San Marcos

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos	San Marcos, TX	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(512) 753-3511
Ascension Seton Hays	Kyle, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	(512) 324-5000

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

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 $4,481 monthly median income of San Marcos 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 Marcos: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Marcos?

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 $4,481 monthly median income of San Marcos 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 Marcos, TX