Mobility Assistance in Forrest City, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Forrest City, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in St. Francis County)

149

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Forrest City)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in St. Francis County)

About 433 Forrest City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in St. Francis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Forrest City that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas

Census figure	Forrest City	St. Francis County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	18%	13%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,889	$35,293	—

Older residents in towns around Forrest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wynne, AR	15 mi	1,332	23%
Marianna, AR	17 mi	614	32%
Brinkley, AR	24 mi	648	49%
Helena-West Helena, AR	35 mi	1,622	28%
West Memphis, AR	35 mi	3,648	37%
Marion, AR	36 mi	1,714	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 261-0188
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Crossridge Comm Hospital Home Health	Wynne, AR	15 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 208-1140

Emergency hospitals near Forrest City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Forrest City Medical Center	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	not rated	(870) 261-0000
Crossridge Community Hospital	Wynne, AR	15 mi	not rated	(870) 238-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Forrest City?

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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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