Mobility Assistance in Stuttgart, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Stuttgart, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Arkansas County)

154

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stuttgart)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Arkansas County)

About 410 Stuttgart residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 29% in Arkansas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Stuttgart compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Stuttgart	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,163	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around Stuttgart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
DeWitt, AR	19 mi	530	21%
Lonoke, AR	29 mi	821	22%
Pine Bluff, AR	33 mi	6,653	33%
Brinkley, AR	34 mi	648	49%
White Hall, AR	35 mi	771	16%
Dumas, AR	42 mi	842	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Baptist Health Home Health-Lr	Little Rock, AR	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 202-7480

Emergency hospitals near Stuttgart

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart	Stuttgart, AR	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(870) 673-3511
Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc	De Witt, AR	19 mi	not rated	(870) 946-3571

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart

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 37% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Stuttgart?

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 37% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Stuttgart 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.

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