Mobility Assistance in Sulphur Springs, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sulphur Springs, TX: the local picture

22%

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

437

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sulphur Springs)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Hopkins County)

About 514 Sulphur Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 22% in Hopkins County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sulphur Springs that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Dependable Home Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sulphur Springs compared with Hopkins County and Texas

Census figure	Sulphur Springs	Hopkins County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	3.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,117	$51,431	—

Older residents in towns around Sulphur Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Commerce, TX	18 mi	643	34%
Mount Vernon, TX	23 mi	287	42%
Winnsboro, TX	23 mi	633	28%
Greenville, TX	29 mi	5,513	22%
Grand Saline, TX	33 mi	730	32%
Mineola, TX	35 mi	1,412	45%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Mount Pleasant, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 572-8751
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Elara Caring	Mount Vernon, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 537-2445
Guardian Healthcare	Paris, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 737-9865
On Call Home Health And Rehab Services	Paris, TX	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 784-6300

Emergency hospitals near Sulphur Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(903) 885-7671
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro	Winnsboro, TX	25 mi	not rated	(903) 342-5227

Straight-line miles from the center of Sulphur Springs. 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 Sulphur Springs

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 $3,510 monthly median income of Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sulphur Springs?

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 $3,510 monthly median income of Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs, TX