Mobility Assistance in West Livingston, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in West Livingston, TX: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Polk County)

62

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

7.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Livingston)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Polk County)

About 293 West Livingston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 26% in Polk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

West Livingston compared with Polk County and Texas

Census figure	West Livingston	Polk County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	5.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	42%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,213	$47,857	—

Older residents in towns around West Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Livingston, TX	4.9 mi	1,105	17%
Onalaska, TX	10 mi	540	32%
Cleveland, TX	25 mi	1,129	39%
Huntsville, TX	32 mi	5,567	20%
Willis, TX	33 mi	947	20%
Panorama Village, TX	36 mi	743	21%

Emergency hospitals near West Livingston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston	Livingston, TX	7.4 mi	4 of 5	(936) 327-4381
Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity	Trinity, TX	25 mi	not rated	(936) 744-1256

Straight-line miles from the center of West Livingston. 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 West Livingston

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 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston 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 West Livingston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in West Livingston?

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 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston 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.

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