Mobility Assistance in Ashdown, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ashdown, AR: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Little River County)

121

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ashdown)

47%

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

About 196 Ashdown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 25% in Little River County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Ashdown compared with Little River County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ashdown	Little River County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	25%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,915	$41,042	—

Older residents in towns around Ashdown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nash, TX	16 mi	515	36%
Texarkana, TX	16 mi	6,499	23%
Wake Village, TX	17 mi	813	23%
Texarkana, AR	18 mi	4,984	30%
New Boston, TX	22 mi	974	22%
Nashville, AR	24 mi	736	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Encompass Health Home Health	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 773-4900
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206

Emergency hospitals near Ashdown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Little River Memorial Hospital	Ashdown, AR	0.6 mi	not rated	(870) 898-5011
Christus St Michael Health System	Texarkana, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	(903) 614-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashdown. 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 Ashdown

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 34% of the $3,410 monthly median income of Ashdown 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 Ashdown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ashdown?

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 34% of the $3,410 monthly median income of Ashdown 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.

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