Mobility Assistance in Iuka, MS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Iuka, MS: the local picture

30%

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

165

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Iuka)

51%

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

About 196 Iuka residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 26% in Tishomingo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Iuka compared with Tishomingo County and Mississippi

Census figure	Iuka	Tishomingo County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	26%	28%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	6.8%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	41%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,022	$36,899	—

Older residents in towns around Iuka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Corinth, MS	20 mi	2,834	26%
Booneville, MS	23 mi	1,373	30%
Red Bay, AL	26 mi	637	9.1%
Sheffield, AL	29 mi	2,392	25%
Savannah, TN	29 mi	1,398	23%
Underwood-Petersville, AL	29 mi	787	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Tupelo, MS	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 844-9725
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha	Tupelo, MS	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 377-2499
Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh & Hospice Agency	Corinth, MS	23 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 665-8016

Emergency hospitals near Iuka

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tishomingo Health Services Inc	Iuka, MS	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(662) 423-6051
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville	Booneville, MS	22 mi	3 of 5	(662) 720-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Iuka. 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 Iuka

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 32% of the $3,085 monthly median income of Iuka 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 Iuka: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Iuka?

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 32% of the $3,085 monthly median income of Iuka 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.

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