Mobility Assistance in West Odessa, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in West Odessa, TX: the local picture

17%

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

51

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Odessa)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Ector County)

About 545 West Odessa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 26% in Ector County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving West Odessa that list physical therapy include Midland Health At Home and Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

West Odessa compared with Ector County and Texas

Census figure	West Odessa	Ector County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	38%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,294	$41,039	—

Older residents in towns around West Odessa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Odessa, TX	9.5 mi	11,642	29%
Midland, TX	26 mi	13,847	26%
Crane, TX	32 mi	314	5.2%
Andrews, TX	34 mi	1,287	23%
Kermit, TX	35 mi	757	18%
Monahans, TX	37 mi	754	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Accentcare Health	Odessa, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Nursex Home Health Services LLC	Odessa, TX	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(432) 550-0268
Martin County Home Health	Stanton, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 607-2516

Emergency hospitals near West Odessa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medical Center Hospital	Odessa, TX	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(432) 640-4000
Odessa Regional Medical Center	Odessa, TX	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(432) 582-8340

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

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 $3,275 monthly median income of West Odessa 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 Odessa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in West Odessa?

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 $3,275 monthly median income of West Odessa 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 West Odessa, TX