Mobility Assistance in Uvalde, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Uvalde, TX: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37% in Uvalde County)

499

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Uvalde)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Uvalde County)

About 873 Uvalde residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 37% in Uvalde County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Uvalde that list physical therapy include American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC and Inspira Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Uvalde compared with Uvalde County and Texas

Census figure	Uvalde	Uvalde County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	37%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	14%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	50%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,115	$32,962	—

Older residents in towns around Uvalde

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crystal City, TX	36 mi	1,024	28%
Hondo, TX	38 mi	1,231	12%
Pearsall, TX	47 mi	1,070	35%
Carrizo Springs, TX	48 mi	699	50%
Dilley, TX	52 mi	419	38%
Elm Creek, TX	53 mi	345	45%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
Inspira Home Health Services	Laredo, TX	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 857-5900
Tri County Home Health	Kerrville, TX	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 895-3100
Provista Healthcare	Dallas, TX	307 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 965-0431
St Isabel Home Health Inc	Eagle Pass, TX	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 776-5602
Mar-Del Home Health LLC	Laredo, TX	116 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 753-7007

Emergency hospitals near Uvalde

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uvalde Memorial Hospital	Uvalde, TX	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(830) 278-6251
Medina Regional Hospital	Hondo, TX	39 mi	not rated	(830) 426-7700

Straight-line miles from the center of Uvalde. 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 Uvalde

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 45% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Uvalde 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 Uvalde: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Uvalde?

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 45% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Uvalde 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 Uvalde, TX