Mobility Assistance in Fairfield Bay, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

29%

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

169

residents 85 or older (6.7% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clinton)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Van Buren County)

About 420 Fairfield Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 29% in Van Buren County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fairfield Bay that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	8.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	38%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	29%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	19%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	35%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	34%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 206-0025
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004

Emergency hospitals near Fairfield Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ozark Health	Clinton, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	(501) 745-7000
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Bay. 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 Fairfield Bay

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay, AR