Mobility Assistance in Horn Lake, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Horn Lake, MS: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in DeSoto County)

128

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Southaven)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in DeSoto County)

About 777 Horn Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in DeSoto County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Horn Lake that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood and Vitalcaring Group; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Horn Lake compared with DeSoto County and Mississippi

Census figure	Horn Lake	DeSoto County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	28%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	6.3%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	3.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,589	$60,365	—

Older residents in towns around Horn Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Southaven, MS	4.1 mi	7,431	21%
Hernando, MS	7.8 mi	3,087	28%
Bridgetown, MS	9.2 mi	267	12%
Memphis, TN	12 mi	89,268	24%
Olive Branch, MS	12 mi	6,291	24%
West Memphis, AR	16 mi	3,648	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	100 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	92 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Homechoice Health Services - Hernando	Hernando, MS	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 952-8400
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402
Methodist Alliance Home Care	Memphis, TN	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 516-1800

Emergency hospitals near Horn Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto	Southaven, MS	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(662) 772-4000
Delta Specialty Hospital	Memphis, TN	9.8 mi	not rated	(901) 369-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Horn Lake. 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 Horn Lake

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 28% of the $3,549 monthly median income of Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Horn Lake?

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 28% of the $3,549 monthly median income of Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake, MS