Mobility Assistance in Siloam Springs, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Siloam Springs, AR: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Benton County)

186

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Siloam Springs)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Benton County)

About 479 Siloam Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Benton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Siloam Springs that list physical therapy include Elite Home Health and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Siloam Springs compared with Benton County and Arkansas

Census figure	Siloam Springs	Benton County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	5.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	2.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,734	$61,303	—

Older residents in towns around Siloam Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gentry, AR	5.6 mi	686	3.4%
Tontitown, AR	16 mi	1,128	24%
Elm Springs, AR	16 mi	414	24%
Centerton, AR	17 mi	1,586	19%
Lincoln, AR	18 mi	371	23%
Cave Springs, AR	18 mi	532	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 636-2611
Northwest Home Health	Springdale, AR	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 751-1601

Emergency hospitals near Siloam Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital	Siloam Springs, AR	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(479) 524-4141
Ozarks Community Hospital Of Gravette	Gravette, AR	16 mi	not rated	(479) 787-5291

Straight-line miles from the center of Siloam Springs. 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 Siloam Springs

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 26% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Siloam Springs?

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 26% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs, AR