Mobility Assistance in Meridian, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Meridian, MS: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Lauderdale County)

583

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Meridian)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Lauderdale County)

About 1,880 Meridian residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 27% in Lauderdale County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Meridian compared with Lauderdale County and Mississippi

Census figure	Meridian	Lauderdale County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	27%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.5%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,359	$40,877	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newton, MS	27 mi	714	49%
Livingston, AL	33 mi	350	27%
Philadelphia, MS	37 mi	1,135	23%
Pearl River, MS	43 mi	598	38%
Forest, MS	46 mi	700	36%
Waynesboro, MS	49 mi	850	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	220 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367

Emergency hospitals near Meridian

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner Rush Hospital	Meridian, MS	2.7 mi	3 of 5	(601) 483-0011
Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus	Meridian, MS	2.7 mi	not rated	(601) 484-3590

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Meridian: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Meridian?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Meridian, MS