Mobility Assistance in Waveland, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waveland, MS: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Hancock County)

76

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bay Saint Louis)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Hancock County)

About 499 Waveland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 25% in Hancock County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Waveland that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waveland compared with Hancock County and Mississippi

Census figure	Waveland	Hancock County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	25%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.3%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	3.5%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,231	$49,682	—

Older residents in towns around Waveland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bay St. Louis, MS	2.8 mi	2,869	17%
Diamondhead, MS	6.5 mi	2,687	17%
Pass Christian, MS	9.4 mi	1,364	16%
Long Beach, MS	14 mi	3,434	28%
Gulfport, MS	21 mi	11,916	36%
Pearl River, LA	22 mi	418	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS	Diberville, MS	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 604-2155
Mississippi Homecare Of Picayune	Picayune, MS	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 749-9101
Deaconess Homecare- Region I	Laurel, MS	99 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 649-2231
Enhabit Home Health Of The Gulf Coast	Gulfport, MS	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(228) 762-9355

Emergency hospitals near Waveland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock	Bay Saint Louis, MS	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(228) 467-8600
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	21 mi	3 of 5	(228) 867-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Waveland. 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 Waveland

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 25% of the $4,019 monthly median income of Waveland 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 Waveland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waveland?

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 25% of the $4,019 monthly median income of Waveland 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.

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