Mobility Assistance in The Colony, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in The Colony, TX: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Denton County)

682

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Carrollton)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

About 829 The Colony residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Denton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving The Colony that list physical therapy include Jeevan Home Health Care Inc and North Texas Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

The Colony compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	The Colony	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	5.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,636	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around The Colony

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hackberry, TX	4.2 mi	233	17%
Lewisville, TX	4.9 mi	12,974	24%
Frisco, TX	6.5 mi	20,979	18%
Carrollton, TX	6.9 mi	18,384	18%
Little Elm, TX	7.2 mi	4,092	22%
Lake Dallas, TX	7.4 mi	1,188	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	6.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201
North Texas Home Health Care Inc	Plano, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 612-4800
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Le Celeste Homecare Inc	Garland, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(214) 227-9444
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900

Emergency hospitals near The Colony

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carrollton Regional Medical Center	Carrollton, TX	4.4 mi	2 of 5	(972) 394-2255
Medical City Lewisville	Lewisville, TX	6.1 mi	3 of 5	(972) 420-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of The Colony. 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 The Colony

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 20% of the $4,970 monthly median income of The Colony 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 The Colony: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in The Colony?

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 20% of the $4,970 monthly median income of The Colony 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 The Colony, TX