Mobility Assistance in De Queen, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in De Queen, AR: the local picture

59%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37% in Sevier County)

115

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (De Queen)

71%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Sevier County)

About 392 De Queen residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (59%; 37% in Sevier County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving De Queen that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

De Queen compared with Sevier County and Arkansas

Census figure	De Queen	Sevier County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	59%	37%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	40%	19%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	71%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,981	$40,878	—

Older residents in towns around De Queen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Broken Bow, OK	23 mi	622	28%
Ashdown, AR	28 mi	813	29%
Nashville, AR	29 mi	736	31%
Idabel, OK	29 mi	1,156	42%
Mena, AR	38 mi	1,166	29%
New Boston, TX	40 mi	974	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206

Emergency hospitals near De Queen

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sevier County Medical Center	De Queen, AR	0.2 mi	not rated	(870) 642-6420
Howard Memorial Hospital	Nashville, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	(870) 845-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of De Queen. 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 De Queen

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in De Queen?

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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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