Mobility Assistance in Marianna, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marianna, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40% in Lee County)

65

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Forrest City)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Lee County)

About 181 Marianna residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 40% in Lee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Marianna compared with Lee County and Arkansas

Census figure	Marianna	Lee County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	40%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	53%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	30%	17%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,121	$27,145	—

Older residents in towns around Marianna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forrest City, AR	17 mi	1,468	32%
Helena-West Helena, AR	19 mi	1,622	28%
Brinkley, AR	25 mi	648	49%
Wynne, AR	32 mi	1,332	23%
West Memphis, AR	41 mi	3,648	37%
Clarksdale, MS	42 mi	2,332	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 261-0188
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463

Emergency hospitals near Marianna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Forrest City Medical Center	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	not rated	(870) 261-0000
Helena Regional Medical Center	Helena, AR	18 mi	not rated	(870) 338-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Marianna. 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 Marianna

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 55% of the $2,093 monthly median income of Marianna 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 Marianna: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marianna?

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 55% of the $2,093 monthly median income of Marianna 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.

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