Mobility Assistance in Sherwood, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sherwood, AR: the local picture

20%

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

520

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sherwood)

36%

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

About 1,130 Sherwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 24% in Pulaski County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sherwood that list physical therapy include Kindred At Home and Conway Regional Homecare Svcs; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sherwood compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sherwood	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,284	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gibson, AR	4.0 mi	873	18%
Jacksonville, AR	4.6 mi	3,435	33%
North Little Rock, AR	5.2 mi	10,878	28%
Maumelle, AR	11 mi	3,210	19%
Little Rock, AR	12 mi	31,836	24%
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	88 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400

Emergency hospitals near Sherwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Vincent Medical Center/North	Sherwood, AR	2.5 mi	4 of 5	(501) 552-7100
Unity Health - Jacksonville	Jacksonville, AR	5.8 mi	not rated	(501) 453-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 22% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sherwood?

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 22% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood, AR