Senior Transportation in Wake Village, TX

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Wake Village, TX: the local picture

1.9%

of households have no vehicle (6.9% in Bowie County)

3.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Texarkana)

813

residents 65 or older (14% of Wake Village)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bowie County)

About 44 Wake Village households, 1.9%, have no vehicle (6.9% in Bowie 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 Wake Village: Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana (3.0 mi); Christus St Michael Health System in Texarkana (4.1 mi); Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown (18 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

29% 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.

Wake Village compared with Bowie County and Texas

Census figure	Wake Village	Bowie County	Texas
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	6.9%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	34%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	14%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,651	$44,842	—

Older residents in towns around Wake Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Nash, TX	1.7 mi	515	3.1%
Texarkana, TX	3.0 mi	6,499	11%
Texarkana, AR	8.1 mi	4,984	11%
New Boston, TX	17 mi	974	6.7%
Ashdown, AR	17 mi	813	5.8%
Atlanta, TX	22 mi	1,140	8.0%

Hospitals near Wake Village

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wadley Regional Medical Center	Texarkana, TX	3.0 mi	not rated	(903) 798-8000
Christus St Michael Health System	Texarkana, TX	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(903) 614-1000
Little River Memorial Hospital	Ashdown, AR	18 mi	not rated	(870) 898-5011
Southwest Regional Medical Center LLC	Hope, AR	35 mi	not rated	(870) 722-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Wake Village. 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 Wake Village

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 18% of the $5,554 monthly median income of Wake Village 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 Wake Village: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Wake Village?

Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, about 3.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Wake Village (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 798-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Wake Village?

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 18% of the $5,554 monthly median income of Wake Village 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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