Mobility Assistance in Houston, MS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Houston, MS: the local picture

20%

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

123

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Houston)

22%

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

About 142 Houston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 26% in Chickasaw County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Houston that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Houston compared with Chickasaw County and Mississippi

Census figure	Houston	Chickasaw County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	26%	28%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	8.7%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.9%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,788	$31,615	—

Older residents in towns around Houston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pontotoc, MS	25 mi	990	37%
Verona, MS	26 mi	263	27%
Aberdeen, MS	26 mi	1,401	15%
West Point, MS	28 mi	1,985	17%
Tupelo, MS	30 mi	6,418	20%
Amory, MS	30 mi	1,311	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, MS	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(662) 327-9669
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha	Tupelo, MS	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 377-2499
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Emergency hospitals near Houston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Progressive Health Group Of Houston	Houston, MS	2.1 mi	not rated	(662) 456-3700
Bmh-Calhoun	Calhoun City, MS	18 mi	not rated	(662) 628-6611

Straight-line miles from the center of Houston. 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 Houston

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 43% of the $2,316 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Houston?

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 43% of the $2,316 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston, MS