Mobility Assistance in New Hope, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Hope, MS: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lowndes County)

14

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbus)

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Lowndes County)

About 55 New Hope residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 21% in Lowndes County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Hope that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Hope compared with Lowndes County and Mississippi

Census figure	New Hope	Lowndes County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	21%	28%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	6.4%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	30%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	6.1%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,143	$39,242	—

Older residents in towns around New Hope

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Columbus, MS	5.1 mi	4,787	19%
West Point, MS	21 mi	1,985	17%
Mississippi State, MS	26 mi	0	—
Macon, MS	26 mi	412	58%
Starkville, MS	28 mi	2,917	26%
Aberdeen, MS	28 mi	1,401	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, MS	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(662) 327-9669
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	55 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Emergency hospitals near New Hope

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bmh-Golden Triangle	Columbus, MS	11 mi	3 of 5	(662) 244-1000
Clay County Medical Corporation	West Point, MS	21 mi	3 of 5	(662) 495-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of New Hope. 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 New Hope

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 21% of the $4,762 monthly median income of New Hope 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 New Hope: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Hope?

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 21% of the $4,762 monthly median income of New Hope 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.

More near New Hope

More senior care near New Hope

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in New Hope

More for New Hope families

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 New Hope, MS