Mobility Assistance in Olive Branch, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Olive Branch, MS: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in DeSoto County)

626

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olive Branch)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in DeSoto County)

About 1,498 Olive Branch residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in DeSoto County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Olive Branch that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Olive Branch compared with DeSoto County and Mississippi

Census figure	Olive Branch	DeSoto County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.3%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,769	$60,365	—

Older residents in towns around Olive Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bridgetown, MS	5.8 mi	267	12%
Southaven, MS	7.7 mi	7,431	21%
Germantown, TN	9.3 mi	9,854	14%
Collierville, TN	10 mi	8,235	21%
Hernando, MS	11 mi	3,087	28%
Horn Lake, MS	12 mi	2,935	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	101 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Centerwell Home Health	Tupelo, MS	80 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 844-9725
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	98 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	183 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Homechoice Health Services - Hernando	Hernando, MS	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 952-8400
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402

Emergency hospitals near Olive Branch

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital	Olive Branch, MS	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(662) 932-9000
Crestwyn Behavioral Health	Memphis, TN	5.5 mi	not rated	(901) 457-5667

Straight-line miles from the center of Olive Branch. 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 Olive Branch

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 17% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Olive Branch?

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 17% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Olive Branch 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.

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