Mobility Assistance in Dumas, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dumas, AR: the local picture

25%

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

47

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dumas)

42%

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

About 211 Dumas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 29% in Desha County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dumas that list physical therapy include Kindred At Home and Jefferson Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dumas compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	Dumas	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	39%	29%
Households with no vehicle	18%	15%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,939	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around Dumas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
McGehee, AR	18 mi	438	29%
Monticello, AR	25 mi	1,405	34%
DeWitt, AR	29 mi	530	21%
Pine Bluff, AR	38 mi	6,653	33%
Warren, AR	38 mi	804	32%
Stuttgart, AR	42 mi	1,315	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Chicot Memorial Medical Center Home Health Agenc	Lake Village, AR	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 265-9300
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154

Emergency hospitals near Dumas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Delta Memorial Hospital	Dumas, AR	0.6 mi	not rated	(870) 382-4303
Mcgehee Hospital	Mcgehee, AR	18 mi	not rated	(870) 222-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Dumas. 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 Dumas

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 40% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dumas?

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 40% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Dumas 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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