Mobility Assistance in Paragould, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Paragould, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Greene County)

580

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Paragould)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Greene County)

About 1,399 Paragould residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in Greene County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Paragould that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and St Bernards Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Paragould compared with Greene County and Arkansas

Census figure	Paragould	Greene County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,078	$39,105	—

Older residents in towns around Paragould

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookland, AR	11 mi	302	18%
Lake City, AR	16 mi	418	46%
Jonesboro, AR	19 mi	11,363	30%
Bono, AR	19 mi	172	42%
Manila, AR	23 mi	551	26%
Walnut Ridge, AR	24 mi	1,020	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	1.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	0.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
Home Health Professionals & Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 932-7630

Emergency hospitals near Paragould

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center	Paragould, AR	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(870) 239-7000
St Bernards Medical Center	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	1 of 5	(870) 972-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Paragould. 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 Paragould

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 35% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Paragould 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 Paragould: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Paragould?

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 35% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Paragould 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 Paragould, AR