Mobility Assistance in East End, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in East End, AR: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pulaski County)

143

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Little Rock)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)

About 179 East End residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 24% in Pulaski County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving East End that list physical therapy include Uams Health-Home Health and Saline Memorial Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

East End compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	East End	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,044	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around East End

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Landmark, AR	3.9 mi	676	7.7%
Shannon Hills, AR	6.1 mi	719	42%
Alexander, AR	8.3 mi	299	23%
Bryant, AR	10 mi	2,894	26%
Little Rock, AR	12 mi	31,836	24%
Benton, AR	14 mi	5,892	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708

Emergency hospitals near East End

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Children's Hospital	Little Rock, AR	13 mi	not rated	(501) 364-1100
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary	Little Rock, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	(501) 552-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of East End. 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 East End

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 17% of the $6,587 monthly median income of East End 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 East End: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in East End?

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 17% of the $6,587 monthly median income of East End 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in East End, AR