Mobility Assistance in Starkville, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Starkville, MS: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Oktibbeha County)

475

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Starkville)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Oktibbeha County)

About 684 Starkville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Oktibbeha County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Starkville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Starkville compared with Oktibbeha County and Mississippi

Census figure	Starkville	Oktibbeha County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.4%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,428	$54,571	—

Older residents in towns around Starkville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mississippi State, MS	2.2 mi	0	—
West Point, MS	14 mi	1,985	17%
Columbus, MS	24 mi	4,787	19%
Louisville, MS	27 mi	1,340	36%
New Hope, MS	28 mi	484	11%
Macon, MS	28 mi	412	58%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, MS	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(662) 327-9669
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha	Tupelo, MS	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 377-2499
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Emergency hospitals near Starkville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County	Starkville, MS	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(662) 323-4320
Clay County Medical Corporation	West Point, MS	14 mi	3 of 5	(662) 495-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Starkville. 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 Starkville

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Starkville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Starkville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Starkville?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Starkville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Starkville, MS