Mobility Assistance in Harrison, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Harrison, AR: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Boone County)

534

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harrison)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Boone County)

About 725 Harrison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Boone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Harrison that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Phoenix Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Harrison compared with Boone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Harrison	Boone County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,210	$41,373	—

Older residents in towns around Harrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Green Forest, AR	19 mi	255	44%
Hollister, MO	26 mi	878	7.7%
Berryville, AR	27 mi	889	33%
Branson, MO	27 mi	3,191	26%
Forsyth, MO	31 mi	1,007	18%
Huntsville, AR	36 mi	516	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 280-2926
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Elite Home Health	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(800) 489-1307
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County	Cotter, AR	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500
Home Health Agency Of N AR Regional Med Center	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 414-4100

Emergency hospitals near Harrison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(870) 414-4000
Mercy Hospital Berryville	Berryville, AR	26 mi	not rated	(870) 423-3355

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrison. 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 Harrison

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Harrison?

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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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