Mobility Assistance in Sealy, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sealy, TX: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Austin County)

71

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bellville)

31%

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

About 308 Sealy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Austin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sealy that list physical therapy include St Clare Home Care, Inc. and Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Houston; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sealy compared with Austin County and Texas

Census figure	Sealy	Austin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	7.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	2.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,386	$56,168	—

Older residents in towns around Sealy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookshire, TX	13 mi	336	28%
Bellville, TX	14 mi	1,025	26%
Weston Lakes, TX	16 mi	1,150	7.9%
Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	512	22%
Fulshear, TX	17 mi	2,785	10%
East Bernard, TX	18 mi	445	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Houston	Richmond, TX	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(832) 774-3000
Living Hope Home Health - West	Stafford, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 499-5901
Phoenix Family Healthcare Inc.	Houston, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 525-6020
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Accentcare Home Health Of Denton	Denton, TX	240 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 891-1161

Emergency hospitals near Sealy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	15 mi	not rated	(979) 865-3141
Rice Medical Center	Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	not rated	(979) 234-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of Sealy. 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 Sealy

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 $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sealy?

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 $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy, TX