Mobility Assistance in New Madrid, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Madrid, MO: the local picture

26%

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

110

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

21 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sikeston)

43%

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

About 131 New Madrid residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 27% in New Madrid County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Madrid that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Madrid compared with New Madrid County and Missouri

Census figure	New Madrid	New Madrid County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	8.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	7.2%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,463	$43,274	—

Older residents in towns around New Madrid

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Portageville, MO	14 mi	387	38%
Tiptonville, TN	15 mi	390	29%
East Prairie, MO	16 mi	563	40%
Sikeston, MO	21 mi	3,549	27%
Malden, MO	25 mi	753	34%
Charleston, MO	26 mi	656	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC	Cape Girardeau, MO	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(573) 803-5009
Sovereign Home Health Care	Sikeston, MO	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 621-3126

Emergency hospitals near New Madrid

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Missouri Delta Medical Center	Sikeston, MO	21 mi	2 of 5	(573) 472-7586
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital	Hayti, MO	27 mi	not rated	(573) 359-1372

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

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,455 monthly median income of New Madrid households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Madrid: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Madrid?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,455 monthly median income of New Madrid households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 New Madrid, MO