Mobility Assistance in Atkins, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Atkins, AR: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Pope County)

56

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Russellville)

51%

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

About 135 Atkins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Pope County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Atkins that list physical therapy include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs and Chi St Vincent Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Atkins compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Atkins	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Atkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pottsville, AR	6.3 mi	413	28%
Russellville, AR	11 mi	3,714	33%
Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	672	29%
Morrilton, AR	13 mi	1,388	25%
Conway, AR	30 mi	7,727	25%
Greenbrier, AR	32 mi	769	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	83 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194

Emergency hospitals near Atkins

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Marys Regional Medical Center	Russellville, AR	11 mi	4 of 5	(479) 968-2841
Chi St Vincent Morrilton	Morrilton, AR	13 mi	not rated	(501) 977-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Atkins. 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 Atkins

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Atkins?

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins, AR