Mobility Assistance in Malden, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Malden, MO: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Dunklin County)

33

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dexter)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Dunklin County)

About 232 Malden residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 32% in Dunklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Malden that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Malden compared with Dunklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Malden	Dunklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	32%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	8.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,020	$37,659	—

Older residents in towns around Malden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dexter, MO	13 mi	1,646	46%
Piggott, AR	19 mi	664	28%
Portageville, MO	20 mi	387	38%
New Madrid, MO	25 mi	560	26%
Kennett, MO	25 mi	2,130	32%
Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	3,268	39%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	7.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882
Ozark Home Healthcare	Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 686-5510

Emergency hospitals near Malden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Stoddard	Dexter, MO	13 mi	2 of 5	(573) 624-5566
Piggott Community Hospital	Piggott, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	(870) 598-3881

Straight-line miles from the center of Malden. 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 Malden

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Malden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Malden: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Malden?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Malden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Malden, MO