Mobility Assistance in Schertz, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Schertz, TX: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Guadalupe County)

493

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

14 mi

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Guadalupe County)

About 1,274 Schertz residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 24% in Guadalupe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Schertz compared with Guadalupe County and Texas

Census figure	Schertz	Guadalupe County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,357	$62,106	—

Older residents in towns around Schertz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cibolo, TX	2.0 mi	3,694	22%
Universal City, TX	3.5 mi	2,914	20%
Selma, TX	4.2 mi	1,060	16%
Converse, TX	4.8 mi	3,295	19%
Live Oak, TX	5.4 mi	2,233	26%
Garden Ridge, TX	5.6 mi	980	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	20 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	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Comprehensive Home Health Inc	San Antonio, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(210) 614-0200
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 900-3640
Methodist Healthcare At Home	San Antonio, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 248-3081
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111

Emergency hospitals near Schertz

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks	San Antonio, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	(210) 402-4092
Resolute Health Hospital	New Braunfels, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	(469) 839-6778

Straight-line miles from the center of Schertz. 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 Schertz

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 19% of the $5,446 monthly median income of Schertz 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 Schertz: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Schertz?

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 19% of the $5,446 monthly median income of Schertz 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 Schertz, TX