Mobility Assistance in Yoakum, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Yoakum, TX: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Lavaca County)

113

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yoakum)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lavaca County)

About 176 Yoakum residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Lavaca County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Yoakum that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Yoakum compared with Lavaca County and Texas

Census figure	Yoakum	Lavaca County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,807	$44,325	—

Older residents in towns around Yoakum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cuero, TX	16 mi	1,183	29%
Hallettsville, TX	16 mi	643	23%
Gonzales, TX	24 mi	893	31%
Schulenburg, TX	30 mi	663	32%
Victoria, TX	34 mi	10,308	29%
Weimar, TX	36 mi	629	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Texas Home Health Skilled Services	Victoria, TX	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 576-4683
Regency Home Health Of Schulenburg	Schulenburg, TX	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 743-4663
Advanced Home Health Services	Seguin, TX	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 379-6171
Pam Health At Home	Buda, TX	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000

Emergency hospitals near Yoakum

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Yoakum Community Hospital	Yoakum, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	(361) 293-2321
Cuero Regional Hospital	Cuero, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	(361) 275-6191

Straight-line miles from the center of Yoakum. 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 Yoakum

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 42% of the $2,401 monthly median income of Yoakum 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 Yoakum: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Yoakum?

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 42% of the $2,401 monthly median income of Yoakum 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 Yoakum, TX