Mobility Assistance in Waco, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waco, TX: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in McLennan County)

2,538

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waco)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McLennan County)

About 5,188 Waco residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 24% in McLennan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,538 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Waco that list physical therapy include Texas Quality Home Health and Paradigm Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waco compared with McLennan County and Texas

Census figure	Waco	McLennan County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,729	$56,849	—

Older residents in towns around Waco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodway, TX	4.8 mi	2,201	16%
Bellmead, TX	6.6 mi	1,485	17%
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	7.1 mi	800	37%
Hewitt, TX	7.4 mi	3,097	22%
Robinson, TX	8.3 mi	1,865	16%
McGregor, TX	17 mi	858	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Quality Home Health	Marlin, TX	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 803-3000
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Texmed Home Health Inc	Killeen, TX	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(254) 526-8188
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	160 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606
Magnolia Home Health	Waco, TX	1.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 751-9393

Emergency hospitals near Waco

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Providence	Waco, TX	4.4 mi	2 of 5	(254) 751-4000
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest	Waco, TX	4.4 mi	4 of 5	(254) 202-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Waco. 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 Waco

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 26% of the $3,894 monthly median income of Waco 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 Waco: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waco?

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 26% of the $3,894 monthly median income of Waco 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 Waco, TX