Mobility Assistance in Arkadelphia, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Arkadelphia, AR: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Clark County)

158

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arkadelphia)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Clark County)

About 305 Arkadelphia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 27% in Clark County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Arkadelphia compared with Clark County and Arkansas

Census figure	Arkadelphia	Clark County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	27%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	13%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,702	$47,593	—

Older residents in towns around Arkadelphia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Malvern, AR	22 mi	2,034	33%
Rockwell, AR	24 mi	864	13%
Hot Springs, AR	25 mi	9,396	29%
Piney, AR	26 mi	735	21%
Prescott, AR	29 mi	488	15%
Haskell, AR	36 mi	537	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Camden, AR	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 498-4357
Kindred At Home	Hope, AR	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 292-4937
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Care Iv Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 623-5656
Elite Home Health	Hot Springs National Park, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 627-0540
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708

Emergency hospitals near Arkadelphia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia	Arkadelphia, AR	0.8 mi	not rated	(870) 245-2622
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County	Malvern, AR	21 mi	not rated	(501) 332-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkadelphia. 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 Arkadelphia

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Arkadelphia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Arkadelphia?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Arkadelphia, AR