Mobility Assistance in Winona, MS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winona, MS: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Montgomery County)

166

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winona)

51%

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

About 317 Winona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 29% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Winona that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winona compared with Montgomery County and Mississippi

Census figure	Winona	Montgomery County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	29%	28%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,657	$44,844	—

Older residents in towns around Winona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grenada, MS	21 mi	2,176	35%
Greenwood, MS	27 mi	2,296	28%
Kosciusko, MS	31 mi	1,220	31%
Louisville, MS	46 mi	1,340	36%
Water Valley, MS	47 mi	637	21%
Ruleville, MS	50 mi	378	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Centerwell Home Health	Bruce, MS	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 983-2273
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Arden Home Health Of West MS, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	78 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 855-2400
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Emergency hospitals near Winona

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah	Winona, MS	0.3 mi	not rated	(662) 283-6126
University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada	Grenada, MS	20 mi	1 of 5	(662) 227-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Winona. 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 Winona

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 39% of the $2,555 monthly median income of Winona 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 Winona: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winona?

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 39% of the $2,555 monthly median income of Winona 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 Winona, MS