Mobility Assistance in Shallowater, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shallowater, TX: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Lubbock County)

11

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

7.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lubbock)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lubbock County)

About 118 Shallowater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 27% in Lubbock County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Shallowater that list physical therapy include Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shallowater compared with Lubbock County and Texas

Census figure	Shallowater	Lubbock County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	8.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,567	$53,834	—

Older residents in towns around Shallowater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lubbock, TX	11 mi	33,912	27%
Abernathy, TX	12 mi	409	36%
Wolfforth, TX	13 mi	584	30%
Levelland, TX	23 mi	1,747	26%
Littlefield, TX	25 mi	885	33%
Slaton, TX	26 mi	696	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110

Emergency hospitals near Shallowater

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lubbock Heart Hospital LP	Lubbock, TX	7.4 mi	2 of 5	(806) 687-7777
University Medical Center	Lubbock, TX	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(806) 775-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Shallowater. 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 Shallowater

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 27% of the $3,714 monthly median income of Shallowater 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 Shallowater: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shallowater?

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 27% of the $3,714 monthly median income of Shallowater 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Shallowater, TX