Mobility Assistance in The Woodlands, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in The Woodlands, TX: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Montgomery County)

1,728

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (The Woodlands)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Montgomery County)

About 3,021 The Woodlands residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,728 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving The Woodlands that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and All About Home Care, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

The Woodlands compared with Montgomery County and Texas

Census figure	The Woodlands	Montgomery County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	6.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,698	$71,923	—

Older residents in towns around The Woodlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shenandoah, TX	3.3 mi	1,675	21%
Oak Ridge North, TX	4.2 mi	571	11%
Tomball, TX	8.5 mi	2,657	19%
Spring, TX	11 mi	6,991	26%
Conroe, TX	11 mi	13,530	22%
Pinehurst, TX	12 mi	771	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Conroe, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 539-9846
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc	Houston, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 270-1160
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272
Phoenix Healthcare Services, Inc	Houston, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 571-8050

Emergency hospitals near The Woodlands

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital	The Woodlands, TX	3.8 mi	3 of 5	(936) 266-4050
Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital	The Woodlands, TX	3.8 mi	not rated	(936) 266-4055

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

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 13% of the $7,642 monthly median income of The Woodlands 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 Woodlands: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in The Woodlands?

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 13% of the $7,642 monthly median income of The Woodlands 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 Woodlands, TX