Mobility Assistance in DeWitt, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in DeWitt, AR: the local picture

21%

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

55

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.3 mi

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Arkansas County)

About 102 DeWitt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 29% in Arkansas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving DeWitt that list physical therapy include Jefferson Homecare and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

DeWitt compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	DeWitt	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,125	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around DeWitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	1,315	32%
Dumas, AR	29 mi	842	25%
Pine Bluff, AR	39 mi	6,653	33%
Brinkley, AR	42 mi	648	49%
White Hall, AR	44 mi	771	16%
Helena-West Helena, AR	44 mi	1,622	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	112 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004
Area Agency On Aging Of Se AR Inc	Star City, AR	39 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 543-6300

Emergency hospitals near DeWitt

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc	De Witt, AR	0.3 mi	not rated	(870) 946-3571
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart	Stuttgart, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	(870) 673-3511

Straight-line miles from the center of DeWitt. 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 DeWitt

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in DeWitt?

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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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