Mobility Assistance in University, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in University, MS: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oxford)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University)

$11.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in Mississippi (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 University residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 19% in Lafayette County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

University compared with Lafayette County and Mississippi

Census figure	University	Lafayette County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.7%

Older residents in towns around University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oxford, MS	1.0 mi	3,682	16%
Water Valley, MS	15 mi	637	21%
Batesville, MS	22 mi	1,114	33%
Holly Springs, MS	29 mi	973	35%
Senatobia, MS	30 mi	1,295	13%
New Albany, MS	31 mi	1,427	33%

Emergency hospitals near University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS	Oxford, MS	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(662) 232-8100
Panola Medical Center	Batesville, MS	24 mi	not rated	(662) 563-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of University. 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 University

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. 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 University: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 University, MS