Mobility Assistance in Escatawpa, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Escatawpa, MS: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Jackson County)

333

residents 85 or older (9.5% of all residents)

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pascagoula)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Jackson County)

About 247 Escatawpa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 31% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Escatawpa that list physical therapy include Vitalcaring Group; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Escatawpa compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Escatawpa	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	31%	28%
Residents 85 or older	9.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,625	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Escatawpa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moss Point, MS	4.5 mi	2,523	33%
Vancleave, MS	8.6 mi	876	46%
Gautier, MS	9.0 mi	3,015	31%
Pascagoula, MS	9.0 mi	3,856	20%
Grand Bay, AL	12 mi	592	25%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	15 mi	1,084	42%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 604-2155

Emergency hospitals near Escatawpa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Singing River Health System	Pascagoula, MS	8.6 mi	1 of 5	(228) 809-5000
USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC	Mobile, AL	20 mi	3 of 5	(251) 633-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Escatawpa. 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 Escatawpa

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 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Escatawpa?

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 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa 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.

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