Mobility Assistance in Shannon Hills, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shannon Hills, AR: the local picture

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pulaski County)

200

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Little Rock)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)

About 303 Shannon Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 24% in Pulaski County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Shannon Hills that list physical therapy include Uams Health-Home Health and Saline Memorial Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shannon Hills compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Shannon Hills	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	28%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,909	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Shannon Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alexander, AR	2.8 mi	299	23%
Landmark, AR	4.9 mi	676	7.7%
Bryant, AR	5.1 mi	2,894	26%
East End, AR	6.1 mi	1,103	16%
Little Rock, AR	7.8 mi	31,836	24%
Salem, AR	9.1 mi	759	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	5.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	8.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Emergency hospitals near Shannon Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC	Little Rock, AR	8.6 mi	3 of 5	(501) 219-7000
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary	Little Rock, AR	9.8 mi	3 of 5	(501) 552-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Shannon Hills. 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 Shannon Hills

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 66% of the $1,742 monthly median income of Shannon Hills 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 Shannon Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shannon Hills?

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 66% of the $1,742 monthly median income of Shannon Hills 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 Shannon Hills, AR