Mobility Assistance in Smithville, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smithville, TX: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Bastrop County)

107

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithville)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Bastrop County)

About 88 Smithville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 18% in Bastrop County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Smithville that list physical therapy include Ascension At Home and Accentcare Home Health Of Texas; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Smithville compared with Bastrop County and Texas

Census figure	Smithville	Bastrop County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	18%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,896	$65,730	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Circle D-KC Estates, TX	12 mi	347	24%
Bastrop, TX	12 mi	1,625	26%
Camp Swift, TX	15 mi	915	29%
La Grange, TX	18 mi	857	18%
Giddings, TX	18 mi	995	21%
Wyldwood, TX	21 mi	468	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Gilead Home Health	Round Rock, TX	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 323-5858
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	87 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606

Emergency hospitals near Smithville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Smithville	Smithville, TX	0.6 mi	not rated	(512) 237-3214
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis	Luling, TX	37 mi	not rated	(830) 875-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville. 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 Smithville

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 22% of the $4,575 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smithville?

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 22% of the $4,575 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville, TX