Mobility Assistance in Huntsville, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Huntsville, AR: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Madison County)

73

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Springdale)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Madison County)

About 140 Huntsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Huntsville compared with Madison County and Arkansas

Census figure	Huntsville	Madison County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,863	$40,725	—

Older residents in towns around Huntsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elkins, AR	17 mi	579	18%
Berryville, AR	21 mi	889	33%
Green Forest, AR	23 mi	255	44%
Fayetteville, AR	24 mi	9,725	17%
Springdale, AR	24 mi	9,148	23%
Johnson, AR	25 mi	228	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Centerwell Home Health	Harrison, AR	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 280-2926
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 636-2611
Elite Home Health	Harrison, AR	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(800) 489-1307

Emergency hospitals near Huntsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale	Springdale, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	(479) 751-5711
Mercy Hospital Berryville	Berryville, AR	20 mi	not rated	(870) 423-3355

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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 29% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Huntsville?

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 29% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AR