Mobility Assistance in Brookhaven, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Brookhaven, MS: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Lincoln County)

258

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brookhaven)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lincoln County)

About 598 Brookhaven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 26% in Lincoln County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Brookhaven that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Brookhaven compared with Lincoln County and Mississippi

Census figure	Brookhaven	Lincoln County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	26%	28%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.9%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,318	$37,219	—

Older residents in towns around Brookhaven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hazlehurst, MS	20 mi	714	27%
McComb, MS	23 mi	2,352	33%
Crystal Springs, MS	29 mi	718	23%
Magnolia, MS	29 mi	588	15%
Columbia, MS	43 mi	1,375	35%
Byram, MS	43 mi	2,089	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hazlehurst, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 894-2701
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General	Columbia, MS	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 740-2201
Arden Home Health Of West MS, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 855-2400
Deaconess Homecare-Region I I	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 835-1145

Emergency hospitals near Brookhaven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	(601) 833-6011
Lawrence County Hospital Cah	Monticello, MS	19 mi	not rated	(601) 587-4051

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookhaven. 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 Brookhaven

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,277 monthly median income of Brookhaven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Brookhaven: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Brookhaven?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,277 monthly median income of Brookhaven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Brookhaven, MS