Mobility Assistance in Gulf Hills, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gulf Hills, MS: the local picture

32%

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

63

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

5.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Biloxi)

42%

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

About 371 Gulf Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 31% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Gulf Hills compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Gulf Hills	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	31%	28%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,723	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Gulf Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ocean Springs, MS	2.3 mi	3,999	30%
St. Martin, MS	3.0 mi	969	37%
Latimer, MS	4.6 mi	1,043	26%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	4.7 mi	1,084	42%
D'Iberville, MS	5.1 mi	1,769	37%
Biloxi, MS	7.4 mi	7,920	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Biloxi, MS	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(228) 388-4144
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	96 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Amedisys Home Health Of Walker	Jasper, AL	252 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 295-2434
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS	Diberville, MS	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 604-2155

Emergency hospitals near Gulf Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital Biloxi	Biloxi, MS	5.4 mi	1 of 5	(228) 432-1571
81st Medical Group (Keesler Afb)	Biloxi, MS	6.7 mi	not rated	(228) 377-6393

Straight-line miles from the center of Gulf Hills. 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 Gulf Hills

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 16% of the $6,310 monthly median income of Gulf Hills 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 Gulf Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gulf Hills?

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 16% of the $6,310 monthly median income of Gulf Hills 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Gulf Hills, MS