Mobility Assistance in Water Valley, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Water Valley, MS: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Yalobusha County)

64

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oxford)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Yalobusha County)

About 108 Water Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 33% in Yalobusha County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Water Valley that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood and Arden Home Health Of North Mississippi, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Water Valley compared with Yalobusha County and Mississippi

Census figure	Water Valley	Yalobusha County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	33%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	40%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,908	$41,181	—

Older residents in towns around Water Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oxford, MS	14 mi	3,682	16%
University, MS	15 mi	0	—
Batesville, MS	20 mi	1,114	33%
Grenada, MS	28 mi	2,176	35%
Pontotoc, MS	36 mi	990	37%
Senatobia, MS	37 mi	1,295	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Arden Home Health Of North Mississippi, LLC	Oxford, MS	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 664-4910
Centerwell Home Health	Bruce, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 983-2273
Centerwell Home Health	Tupelo, MS	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 844-9725
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402

Emergency hospitals near Water Valley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS	Oxford, MS	14 mi	4 of 5	(662) 232-8100
Panola Medical Center	Batesville, MS	21 mi	not rated	(662) 563-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of Water Valley. 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 Water Valley

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 32% of the $3,076 monthly median income of Water Valley 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 Water Valley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Water Valley?

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 32% of the $3,076 monthly median income of Water Valley 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 Water Valley, MS