Mobility Assistance in Jonesboro, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jonesboro, AR: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Craighead County)

1,495

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jonesboro)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Craighead County)

About 3,304 Jonesboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 31% in Craighead County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,495 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Jonesboro compared with Craighead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Jonesboro	Craighead County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	31%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,058	$47,075	—

Older residents in towns around Jonesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookland, AR	8.0 mi	302	18%
Bono, AR	9.3 mi	172	42%
Lake City, AR	13 mi	418	46%
Trumann, AR	13 mi	1,214	39%
Paragould, AR	19 mi	4,624	32%
Hoxie, AR	22 mi	494	52%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152

Emergency hospitals near Jonesboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Bernards Medical Center	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	(870) 972-4100
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.	Jonesboro, AR	5.6 mi	3 of 5	(870) 972-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro

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 28% of the $4,088 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jonesboro?

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 28% of the $4,088 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, AR