Mobility Assistance in Russellville, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Russellville, AR: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Pope County)

643

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Russellville)

48%

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

About 1,147 Russellville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Pope County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Russellville that list physical therapy include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs and Chi St Vincent Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Russellville compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Russellville	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,253	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Russellville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dardanelle, AR	3.8 mi	672	29%
Pottsville, AR	5.4 mi	413	28%
Atkins, AR	11 mi	481	31%
Clarksville, AR	23 mi	1,609	33%
Morrilton, AR	24 mi	1,388	25%
Paris, AR	34 mi	742	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	0.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	0.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	59 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160

Emergency hospitals near Russellville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Marys Regional Medical Center	Russellville, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	(479) 968-2841
Dardanelle Regional Medical Center	Dardanelle, AR	6.2 mi	not rated	(479) 229-4677

Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville

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 37% of the $3,104 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Russellville?

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 37% of the $3,104 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville, AR