Mobility Assistance in Wichita Falls, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wichita Falls, TX: the local picture

25%

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

1,798

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wichita Falls)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wichita County)

About 3,451 Wichita Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 26% in Wichita County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,798 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Wichita Falls that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Healing Hands Healthcare LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wichita Falls compared with Wichita County and Texas

Census figure	Wichita Falls	Wichita County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,676	$51,984	—

Older residents in towns around Wichita Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Iowa Park, TX	9.7 mi	1,206	43%
Burkburnett, TX	12 mi	2,063	31%
Henrietta, TX	20 mi	816	33%
Olney, TX	40 mi	472	29%
Frederick, OK	40 mi	658	32%
Bowie, TX	46 mi	1,012	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab Of Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 696-8004
1ST Texas Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(940) 763-9500
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(940) 322-1391
Wichita Home Health Service Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 322-7113

Emergency hospitals near Wichita Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
United Regional Health Care System	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(940) 764-7000
Clay County Memorial Hospital	Henrietta, TX	16 mi	not rated	(940) 538-5621

Straight-line miles from the center of Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

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 25% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wichita Falls?

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 25% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Wichita Falls 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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