Mobility Assistance in Slaton, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Slaton, TX: the local picture

29%

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

114

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lubbock)

39%

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

About 194 Slaton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 27% in Lubbock County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Slaton compared with Lubbock County and Texas

Census figure	Slaton	Lubbock County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,193	$53,834	—

Older residents in towns around Slaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lubbock, TX	16 mi	33,912	27%
Wolfforth, TX	21 mi	584	30%
Post, TX	23 mi	653	41%
Shallowater, TX	26 mi	386	31%
Abernathy, TX	29 mi	409	36%
Brownfield, TX	40 mi	1,429	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	16 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	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	17 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	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004

Emergency hospitals near Slaton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grace Surgical Hospital	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	not rated	(806) 788-4000
Covenant Medical Center	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	(806) 725-4431

Straight-line miles from the center of Slaton. 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 Slaton

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 29% of the $3,433 monthly median income of Slaton 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 Slaton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Slaton?

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 29% of the $3,433 monthly median income of Slaton 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 Slaton, TX