Mobility Assistance in Wynne, AR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wynne, AR: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Cross County)

109

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wynne)

36%

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

About 290 Wynne residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 32% in Cross County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Wynne compared with Cross County and Arkansas

Census figure	Wynne	Cross County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	32%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	8.1%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	42%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	10.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,882	$33,532	—

Older residents in towns around Wynne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forrest City, AR	15 mi	1,468	32%
Marianna, AR	32 mi	614	32%
Marion, AR	33 mi	1,714	19%
Brinkley, AR	33 mi	648	49%
West Memphis, AR	34 mi	3,648	37%
Trumann, AR	34 mi	1,214	39%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 261-0188
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	94 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Crossridge Comm Hospital Home Health	Wynne, AR	0.3 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 208-1140

Emergency hospitals near Wynne

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crossridge Community Hospital	Wynne, AR	0.3 mi	not rated	(870) 238-3300
Forrest City Medical Center	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	not rated	(870) 261-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wynne. 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 Wynne

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 42% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Wynne 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 Wynne: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wynne?

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 42% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Wynne 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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