Mobility Assistance in Prescott, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Prescott, AR: the local picture

15%

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

187

residents 85 or older (6.2% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hope)

15%

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

About 57 Prescott residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 31% in Nevada County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Prescott that list physical therapy include Kindred At Home and Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Prescott compared with Nevada County and Arkansas

Census figure	Prescott	Nevada County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	31%	26%
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	2.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,479	$50,071	—

Older residents in towns around Prescott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hope, AR	15 mi	1,678	33%
Nashville, AR	28 mi	736	31%
Arkadelphia, AR	29 mi	1,301	26%
Camden, AR	35 mi	2,061	40%
Magnolia, AR	38 mi	1,762	31%
Texarkana, AR	43 mi	4,984	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Hope, AR	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 292-4937
Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC	Camden, AR	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 836-1301
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Elite Home Health	Fordyce, AR	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 352-2603
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206
Encompass Health Home Health	Texarkana, AR	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 773-4900

Emergency hospitals near Prescott

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southwest Regional Medical Center LLC	Hope, AR	15 mi	not rated	(870) 722-3800
Southwest Regional Medical Center LLC	Hope, AR	15 mi	not rated	(870) 722-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Prescott. 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 Prescott

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 27% of the $4,207 monthly median income of Prescott 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 Prescott: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Prescott?

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 27% of the $4,207 monthly median income of Prescott 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 Prescott, AR