Mobility Assistance in Mountain View, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mountain View, AR: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Stone County)

203

residents 85 or older (7.0% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mountain View)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Stone County)

About 164 Mountain View residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 35% in Stone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mountain View that list physical therapy include Approve Home Medical Services and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mountain View compared with Stone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mountain View	Stone County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	35%	26%
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	3.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	57%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	23%	8.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,051	$38,364	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain View

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairfield Bay, AR	20 mi	1,476	29%
Heber Springs, AR	25 mi	1,764	29%
Clinton, AR	28 mi	530	38%
Batesville, AR	28 mi	1,802	35%
Southside, AR	29 mi	674	18%
Horseshoe Bend, AR	32 mi	806	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Elite Home Health	Calico Rock, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(870) 297-3738
Community Home Health	Highland, AR	50 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 856-2671

Emergency hospitals near Mountain View

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	4.9 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361
Izard Regional Hospital LLC	Calico Rock, AR	18 mi	not rated	(870) 297-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain View. 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 Mountain View

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 51% of the $2,254 monthly median income of Mountain View 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 Mountain View: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mountain View?

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 51% of the $2,254 monthly median income of Mountain View 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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