Mobility Assistance in Hope, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hope, AR: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Hempstead County)

145

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hope)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Hempstead County)

About 518 Hope residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 35% in Hempstead County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hope that list physical therapy include Kindred At Home and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hope compared with Hempstead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Hope	Hempstead County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	35%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	8.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	52%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	36%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,172	$32,379	—

Older residents in towns around Hope

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Prescott, AR	15 mi	488	15%
Nashville, AR	24 mi	736	31%
Texarkana, AR	28 mi	4,984	30%
Ashdown, AR	31 mi	813	29%
Texarkana, TX	32 mi	6,499	23%
Magnolia, AR	34 mi	1,762	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Hope, AR	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 292-4937
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	115 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072

Emergency hospitals near Hope

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southwest Regional Medical Center LLC	Hope, AR	1.1 mi	not rated	(870) 722-3800
Southwest Regional Medical Center LLC	Hope, AR	1.1 mi	not rated	(870) 722-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Hope. 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 Hope

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 49% of the $2,348 monthly median income of Hope 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 Hope: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hope?

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 49% of the $2,348 monthly median income of Hope 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 Hope, AR