Mobility Assistance in Portageville, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Portageville, MO: the local picture

38%

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

87

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hayti)

49%

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

About 131 Portageville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 27% in New Madrid County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Portageville compared with New Madrid County and Missouri

Census figure	Portageville	New Madrid County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.2%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,500	$43,274	—

Older residents in towns around Portageville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tiptonville, TN	13 mi	390	29%
New Madrid, MO	14 mi	560	26%
Caruthersville, MO	17 mi	894	41%
Malden, MO	20 mi	753	34%
Kennett, MO	23 mi	2,130	32%
Piggott, AR	28 mi	664	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	29 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	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	23 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	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882
Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC	Cape Girardeau, MO	62 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(573) 803-5009

Emergency hospitals near Portageville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital	Hayti, MO	14 mi	not rated	(573) 359-1372
Piggott Community Hospital	Piggott, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	(870) 598-3881

Straight-line miles from the center of Portageville. 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 Portageville

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 47% of the $2,958 monthly median income of Portageville 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 Portageville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Portageville?

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 47% of the $2,958 monthly median income of Portageville 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Portageville, MO