Senior Transportation in Winnsboro, TX

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Winnsboro, TX: the local picture

6.5%

of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Wood County)

3.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winnsboro)

633

residents 65 or older (18% of Winnsboro)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wood County)

About 81 Winnsboro households, 6.5%, have no vehicle (5.1% in Wood 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 Winnsboro: Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro in Winnsboro (3.0 mi); UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital in Quitman (13 mi); UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital in Pittsburg (19 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

40% 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.

Winnsboro compared with Wood County and Texas

Census figure	Winnsboro	Wood County	Texas
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	18%	28%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.9%	1.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,286	$51,928	—

Older residents in towns around Winnsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Mount Vernon, TX	16 mi	287	7.6%
Holly Lake Ranch, TX	18 mi	1,471	2.0%
Pittsburg, TX	19 mi	428	7.4%
Sulphur Springs, TX	23 mi	2,692	5.7%
Mount Pleasant, TX	23 mi	1,828	7.0%
Mineola, TX	24 mi	1,412	18%

Hospitals near Winnsboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro	Winnsboro, TX	3.0 mi	not rated	(903) 342-5227
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital	Quitman, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	(903) 763-6300
UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital	Pittsburg, TX	19 mi	3 of 5	(903) 946-5000
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs	Sulphur Springs, TX	21 mi	4 of 5	(903) 885-7671

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnsboro. 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 Winnsboro

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 41% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Winnsboro?

Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro in Winnsboro, about 3.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Winnsboro (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 342-5227. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Winnsboro?

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 41% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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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