Mobility Assistance in Blytheville, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Blytheville, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Mississippi County)

261

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blytheville)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Mississippi County)

About 717 Blytheville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in Mississippi County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Blytheville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Trinity North Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Blytheville compared with Mississippi County and Arkansas

Census figure	Blytheville	Mississippi County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	13%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	46%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,524	$41,458	—

Older residents in towns around Blytheville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gosnell, AR	4.1 mi	425	14%
Manila, AR	15 mi	551	26%
Osceola, AR	17 mi	884	37%
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	41%
Kennett, MO	23 mi	2,130	32%
Ripley, TN	25 mi	1,060	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
Home Health Professionals Inc	Blytheville, AR	0.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 762-1825

Emergency hospitals near Blytheville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Great River Medical Center	Blytheville, AR	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(870) 838-7300
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center	Osceola, AR	17 mi	not rated	(870) 563-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blytheville. 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 Blytheville

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Blytheville?

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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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