Mobility Assistance in Gulfport, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gulfport, MS: the local picture

36%

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

1,589

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gulfport)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Harrison County)

About 4,098 Gulfport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 31% in Harrison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,589 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Gulfport compared with Harrison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Gulfport	Harrison County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	31%	28%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.5%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,121	$52,006	—

Older residents in towns around Gulfport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Long Beach, MS	7.2 mi	3,434	28%
Biloxi, MS	8.0 mi	7,920	26%
D'Iberville, MS	10 mi	1,769	37%
Pass Christian, MS	12 mi	1,364	16%
St. Martin, MS	12 mi	969	37%
Latimer, MS	14 mi	1,043	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Adoration Home Health	Biloxi, MS	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(228) 388-4144
Adoration Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	169 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 619-3670
Amedisys Home Health Of Walker	Jasper, AL	258 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	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 432-8855
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	226 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818

Emergency hospitals near Gulfport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(228) 867-4000
Singing River Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	3.0 mi	2 of 5	(228) 575-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gulfport. 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 Gulfport

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 29% of the $3,427 monthly median income of Gulfport 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 Gulfport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gulfport?

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 29% of the $3,427 monthly median income of Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS