Mobility Assistance in Kosciusko, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kosciusko, MS: the local picture

31%

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

154

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kosciusko)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Attala County)

About 296 Kosciusko residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Attala County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kosciusko that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kosciusko compared with Attala County and Mississippi

Census figure	Kosciusko	Attala County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	28%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.1%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,313	$40,372	—

Older residents in towns around Kosciusko

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carthage, MS	22 mi	1,007	39%
Pearl River, MS	27 mi	598	38%
Winona, MS	31 mi	882	40%
Louisville, MS	31 mi	1,340	36%
Philadelphia, MS	33 mi	1,135	23%
Canton, MS	41 mi	1,666	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Centerwell Home Health	Bruce, MS	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 983-2273
Accentcare Home Health Of Carthage	Carthage, MS	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-8333
Mississippi Homecare Of Jackson	Jackson, MS	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 352-5063
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	38 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Emergency hospitals near Kosciusko

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Medical Center Attala	Kosciusko, MS	1.4 mi	not rated	(662) 289-4311
Baptist Medical Center-Leake	Carthage, MS	19 mi	2 of 5	(601) 267-1422

Straight-line miles from the center of Kosciusko. 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 Kosciusko

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 39% of the $2,526 monthly median income of Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kosciusko?

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 39% of the $2,526 monthly median income of Kosciusko 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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