Mobility Assistance in Sheridan, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sheridan, AR: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Grant County)

92

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Benton)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Grant County)

About 228 Sheridan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 34% in Grant County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sheridan that list physical therapy include Jefferson Homecare and Center Well Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sheridan compared with Grant County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sheridan	Grant County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	34%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	13%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	49%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	2.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,824	$52,818	—

Older residents in towns around Sheridan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Haskell, AR	17 mi	537	20%
East End, AR	17 mi	1,103	16%
Benton, AR	19 mi	5,892	30%
White Hall, AR	20 mi	771	16%
Bryant, AR	20 mi	2,894	26%
Alexander, AR	21 mi	299	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Center Well Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 525-5888
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	75 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	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Emergency hospitals near Sheridan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saline Memorial Hospital	Benton, AR	15 mi	3 of 5	(501) 776-6000
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore	Bryant, AR	22 mi	2 of 5	(501) 213-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

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 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sheridan?

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 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan, AR