Mobility Assistance in Lonoke, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lonoke, AR: the local picture

22%

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

83

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

14 mi

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

33%

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

About 159 Lonoke residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 24% in Lonoke County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lonoke that list physical therapy include Uams Health-Home Health and Care Iv Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lonoke compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Lonoke	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,472	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lonoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksonville, AR	14 mi	3,435	33%
Cabot, AR	14 mi	3,706	21%
Austin, AR	16 mi	278	12%
Ward, AR	16 mi	511	24%
Sherwood, AR	17 mi	5,874	20%
North Little Rock, AR	19 mi	10,878	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	25 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	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777

Emergency hospitals near Lonoke

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock	North Little Rock, AR	14 mi	1 of 5	(501) 202-3000
Unity Health - Jacksonville	Jacksonville, AR	16 mi	not rated	(501) 453-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lonoke. 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 Lonoke

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 41% of the $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lonoke?

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 41% of the $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke, AR