Mobility Assistance in University Park, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in University Park, TX: the local picture

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dallas County)

150

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

3.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dallas)

16%

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

About 128 University Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.9%; 21% in Dallas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving University Park that list physical therapy include Ultimate Plus Home Care and Ultimate Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

University Park compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	University Park	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.9%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$156,667	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around University Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland Park, TX	1.3 mi	1,731	8.8%
Dallas, TX	4.2 mi	154,291	22%
Farmers Branch, TX	7.3 mi	4,417	16%
Addison, TX	8.3 mi	1,882	5.6%
Cockrell Hill, TX	9.4 mi	433	17%
Richardson, TX	9.9 mi	15,397	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945

Emergency hospitals near University Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parkland Health & Hospital System	Dallas, TX	3.0 mi	3 of 5	(214) 590-8000
Childrens Medical Ctr Of Dallas	Dallas, TX	3.0 mi	not rated	(214) 456-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park

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 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park 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 University Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in University Park?

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 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park 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 University Park, TX