Mobility Assistance in Waynesboro, MS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waynesboro, MS: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Wayne County)

56

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waynesboro)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Wayne County)

About 195 Waynesboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 26% in Wayne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Waynesboro compared with Wayne County and Mississippi

Census figure	Waynesboro	Wayne County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	26%	28%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.3%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	44%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	6.0%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,418	$31,526	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Laurel, MS	30 mi	2,504	36%
Ellisville, MS	34 mi	850	42%
Leakesville, MS	37 mi	511	42%
Petal, MS	42 mi	1,713	33%
Jackson, AL	45 mi	1,094	36%
Citronelle, AL	46 mi	887	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Forrest General Home Care	Hattiesburg, MS	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 288-4344
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice	Hattiesburg, MS	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 268-0408
Accentcare Home Health Of Carthage	Carthage, MS	93 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-8333

Emergency hospitals near Waynesboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wayne General Hospital	Waynesboro, MS	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(601) 735-5151
Washington County Hospital	Chatom, AL	25 mi	not rated	(251) 847-2223

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

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 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waynesboro?

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 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, MS