Mobility Assistance in Vancleave, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Vancleave, MS: the local picture

46%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Jackson County)

79

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pascagoula)

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Jackson County)

About 403 Vancleave residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (46%; 31% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Vancleave compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Vancleave	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	46%	31%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,667	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Vancleave

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Escatawpa, MS	8.6 mi	971	25%
Gautier, MS	9.7 mi	3,015	31%
Latimer, MS	11 mi	1,043	26%
Gulf Hills, MS	12 mi	1,156	32%
Moss Point, MS	12 mi	2,523	33%
Ocean Springs, MS	12 mi	3,999	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Biloxi, MS	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(228) 388-4144
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS	Diberville, MS	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 604-2155
Deaconess Homecare- Region I	Laurel, MS	85 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 649-2231

Emergency hospitals near Vancleave

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Singing River Health System	Pascagoula, MS	15 mi	1 of 5	(228) 809-5000
Memorial Hospital Biloxi	Biloxi, MS	17 mi	1 of 5	(228) 432-1571

Straight-line miles from the center of Vancleave. 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 Vancleave

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 22% of the $4,556 monthly median income of Vancleave 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 Vancleave: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Vancleave?

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 22% of the $4,556 monthly median income of Vancleave 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 Vancleave, MS