Senior Transportation in De Leon, TX: Rides With a Caregiver

Local figures

Senior Transportation in De Leon, TX: the local picture

14%

of households have no vehicle (5.2% in Comanche County)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Comanche)

455

residents 65 or older (18% of De Leon)

64%

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

About 128 De Leon households, 14%, have no vehicle (5.2% in Comanche County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near De Leon: Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche (14 mi); Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill in Stephenville (20 mi); Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland (26 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

64% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

De Leon compared with Comanche County and Texas

Census figure	De Leon	Comanche County	Texas
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	41%	35%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	15%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	1.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,583	$49,620	—

Older residents in towns around De Leon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Dublin, TX	12 mi	510	10%
Comanche, TX	15 mi	800	5.1%
Stephenville, TX	20 mi	2,413	5.9%
Eastland, TX	26 mi	626	4.2%
Ranger, TX	26 mi	429	8.3%
Cisco, TX	32 mi	793	2.3%

Hospitals near De Leon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Comanche County Medical Center	Comanche, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	(254) 879-4900
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill	Stephenville, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	(254) 965-1500
Eastland Memorial Hospital	Eastland, TX	26 mi	not rated	(254) 631-5342
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood	Brownwood, TX	35 mi	1 of 5	(325) 646-8541

Straight-line miles from the center of De Leon. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in De Leon

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 38% of the $2,632 monthly median income of De Leon 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in De Leon: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to De Leon?

Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche, about 14 mi in a straight line from the center of De Leon (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (254) 879-4900. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in De Leon?

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 38% of the $2,632 monthly median income of De Leon 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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