Mobility Assistance in Mena, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mena, AR: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Polk County)

49

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mena)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Polk County)

About 311 Mena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Polk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Mena compared with Polk County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mena	Polk County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,050	$42,295	—

Older residents in towns around Mena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waldron, AR	24 mi	456	22%
Heavener, OK	30 mi	426	26%
De Queen, AR	38 mi	718	59%
Poteau, OK	40 mi	1,451	26%
Booneville, AR	43 mi	572	46%
Greenwood, AR	43 mi	1,906	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Visiting Nurses Agency	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-5458

Emergency hospitals near Mena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mena Regional Health System	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	not rated	(479) 394-6100
Mercy Hospital Waldron	Waldron, AR	24 mi	not rated	(479) 637-4135

Straight-line miles from the center of Mena. 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 Mena

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 32% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Mena 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 Mena: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mena?

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 32% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Mena 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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