Mobility Assistance in Little Rock, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Little Rock, AR: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pulaski County)

3,907

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Little Rock)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)

About 7,333 Little Rock residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 24% in Pulaski County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,907 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Little Rock that list physical therapy include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs and Chi St Vincent Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Little Rock	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,011	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Little Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shannon Hills, AR	7.8 mi	719	42%
North Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	10,878	28%
Landmark, AR	8.3 mi	676	7.7%
Alexander, AR	9.1 mi	299	23%
Maumelle, AR	9.1 mi	3,210	19%
Bryant, AR	11 mi	2,894	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Emergency hospitals near Little Rock

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary	Little Rock, AR	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(501) 552-3000
University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences	Little Rock, AR	1.9 mi	2 of 5	(501) 686-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Rock. 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 Little Rock

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Little Rock?

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR