Mobility Assistance in McGehee, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in McGehee, AR: the local picture

29%

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

29

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mcgehee)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Desha County)

About 120 McGehee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 29% in Desha County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving McGehee that list physical therapy include Kindred At Home and Acmc Family Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

McGehee compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	McGehee	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	39%	29%
Households with no vehicle	17%	15%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,725	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around McGehee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dumas, AR	18 mi	842	25%
Monticello, AR	23 mi	1,405	34%
Greenville, MS	26 mi	4,905	21%
Leland, MS	33 mi	864	29%
Hamburg, AR	36 mi	326	44%
Warren, AR	39 mi	804	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Chicot Memorial Medical Center Home Health Agenc	Lake Village, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 265-9300
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154
Aaa Southeast AR Drew Co	Monticello, AR	23 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-9873

Emergency hospitals near McGehee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mcgehee Hospital	Mcgehee, AR	0.2 mi	not rated	(870) 222-5600
Delta Memorial Hospital	Dumas, AR	19 mi	not rated	(870) 382-4303

Straight-line miles from the center of McGehee. 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 McGehee

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in McGehee?

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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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