Mobility Assistance in Poplar Bluff, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Poplar Bluff, MO: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Butler County)

308

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Poplar Bluff)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Butler County)

About 1,201 Poplar Bluff residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 31% in Butler County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Poplar Bluff that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri and Sunrise Home Care, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Poplar Bluff compared with Butler County and Missouri

Census figure	Poplar Bluff	Butler County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	31%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	10.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,313	$36,708	—

Older residents in towns around Poplar Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dexter, MO	25 mi	1,646	46%
Malden, MO	26 mi	753	34%
Corning, AR	26 mi	758	22%
Piggott, AR	29 mi	664	28%
Piedmont, MO	31 mi	501	60%
Kennett, MO	41 mi	2,130	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Sunrise Home Care, LLC	Poplar Bluff, MO	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 776-6100
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Comfort Care Home Health Agency, Inc	Doniphan, MO	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 996-3524

Emergency hospitals near Poplar Bluff

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(573) 785-7721
Mercy Hospital Stoddard	Dexter, MO	25 mi	2 of 5	(573) 624-5566

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff

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 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Poplar Bluff?

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 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff 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.

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