Mobility Assistance in Waldron, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waldron, AR: the local picture

22%

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

46

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waldron)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Scott County)

About 87 Waldron residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Scott County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Waldron compared with Scott County and Arkansas

Census figure	Waldron	Scott County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	7.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	38%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,797	$37,000	—

Older residents in towns around Waldron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Booneville, AR	19 mi	572	46%
Greenwood, AR	23 mi	1,906	32%
Mena, AR	24 mi	1,166	29%
Charleston, AR	27 mi	519	47%
Heavener, OK	29 mi	426	26%
Barling, AR	31 mi	990	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	1.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978
Visiting Nurses Agency	Mena, AR	23 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-5458

Emergency hospitals near Waldron

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Waldron	Waldron, AR	1.0 mi	not rated	(479) 637-4135
Mercy Hospital Booneville	Booneville, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	(479) 675-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Waldron. 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 Waldron

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waldron?

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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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