Senior Transportation in Marianna, AR

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Marianna, AR: the local picture

30%

of households have no vehicle (17% in Lee County)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Forrest City)

614

residents 65 or older (18% of Marianna)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Lee County)

About 354 Marianna households, 30%, have no vehicle (17% in Lee County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Marianna: Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City (16 mi); Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena (18 mi); Crossridge Community Hospital in Wynne (32 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Marianna compared with Lee County and Arkansas

Census figure	Marianna	Lee County	Arkansas
Households with no vehicle	30%	17%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	53%	40%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	21%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	1.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,121	$27,145	—

Older residents in towns around Marianna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Forrest City, AR	17 mi	1,468	18%
Helena-West Helena, AR	19 mi	1,622	21%
Brinkley, AR	25 mi	648	19%
Wynne, AR	32 mi	1,332	11%
West Memphis, AR	41 mi	3,648	16%
Clarksdale, MS	42 mi	2,332	16%

Hospitals near Marianna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Forrest City Medical Center	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	not rated	(870) 261-0000
Helena Regional Medical Center	Helena, AR	18 mi	not rated	(870) 338-5800
Crossridge Community Hospital	Wynne, AR	32 mi	not rated	(870) 238-3300
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center	Clarksdale, MS	37 mi	3 of 5	(662) 627-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of Marianna. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Marianna

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 55% of the $2,093 monthly median income of Marianna 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Marianna: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Marianna?

Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, about 16 mi in a straight line from the center of Marianna (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (870) 261-0000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Marianna?

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 55% of the $2,093 monthly median income of Marianna 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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