Mobility Assistance in Heber Springs, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Heber Springs, AR: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Cleburne County)

271

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Heber Springs)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cleburne County)

About 451 Heber Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 26% in Cleburne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Heber Springs compared with Cleburne County and Arkansas

Census figure	Heber Springs	Cleburne County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	26%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,599	$53,499	—

Older residents in towns around Heber Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairfield Bay, AR	15 mi	1,476	29%
Searcy, AR	24 mi	3,936	26%
Clinton, AR	25 mi	530	38%
Mountain View, AR	25 mi	939	19%
Southside, AR	27 mi	674	18%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	22 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	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	0.9 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	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777
Stat Home Health - Cenark, LLC	Little Rock, AR	56 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(501) 982-6115

Emergency hospitals near Heber Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	22 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361

Straight-line miles from the center of Heber Springs. 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 Heber Springs

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 $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Heber Springs?

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 $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs, AR