Mobility Assistance in Monticello, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Monticello, AR: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Drew County)

131

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monticello)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Drew County)

About 432 Monticello residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 33% in Drew County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Monticello that list physical therapy include Kindred At Home and Jefferson Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Monticello compared with Drew County and Arkansas

Census figure	Monticello	Drew County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	33%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	9.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	47%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	40%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,185	$31,908	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Warren, AR	16 mi	804	32%
McGehee, AR	23 mi	438	29%
Dumas, AR	25 mi	842	25%
Hamburg, AR	28 mi	326	44%
North Crossett, AR	32 mi	491	43%
Crossett, AR	36 mi	1,173	45%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	0.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Bradley County Medical Center Home Health Agency	Warren, AR	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 226-3790
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Elite Home Health	Fordyce, AR	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 352-2603
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	0.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154

Emergency hospitals near Monticello

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County	Monticello, AR	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(870) 367-2411
Bradley County Medical Center	Warren, AR	16 mi	not rated	(870) 226-3731

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 62% of the $1,849 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Monticello?

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 62% of the $1,849 monthly median income of Monticello 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Monticello, AR