Mobility Assistance in South Houston, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Houston, TX: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Harris County)

163

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pasadena)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

About 444 South Houston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Harris County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Houston that list physical therapy include Providian Health Care Inc and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Houston compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	South Houston	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,078	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around South Houston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pasadena, TX	4.7 mi	17,632	24%
Galena Park, TX	5.8 mi	1,181	21%
Deer Park, TX	7.0 mi	5,917	22%
Jacinto City, TX	7.3 mi	1,216	31%
Pearland, TX	9.2 mi	15,739	18%
Cloverleaf, TX	9.4 mi	2,133	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	2.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
Mynurse Home Care Inc	Angleton, TX	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 436-0999
A-1 Home Health Care	Pasadena, TX	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 475-2300

Emergency hospitals near South Houston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast	Pasadena, TX	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(713) 359-1000
Surgery Specialty Hospitals Of America Se Houston	Pasadena, TX	2.5 mi	not rated	(713) 378-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of South Houston. 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 South Houston

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 30% of the $3,340 monthly median income of South Houston 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 South Houston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Houston?

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 30% of the $3,340 monthly median income of South Houston 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 South Houston, TX