Mobility Assistance in Pocahontas, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pocahontas, AR: the local picture

37%

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

190

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pocahontas)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Randolph County)

About 459 Pocahontas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 30% in Randolph County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pocahontas that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pocahontas compared with Randolph County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pocahontas	Randolph County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	30%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,692	$36,085	—

Older residents in towns around Pocahontas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walnut Ridge, AR	12 mi	1,020	32%
Hoxie, AR	16 mi	494	52%
Corning, AR	24 mi	758	22%
Bono, AR	26 mi	172	42%
Paragould, AR	30 mi	4,624	32%
Cherokee Village, AR	33 mi	1,626	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152

Emergency hospitals near Pocahontas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center	Pocahontas, AR	2.0 mi	not rated	(870) 892-6000
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Walnut Ridge, AR	17 mi	not rated	(870) 886-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pocahontas?

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, AR