Adult Disability Care in Alma, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Alma, AR: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Crawford County)

269

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.2% in Crawford County)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Alma ZIP codes in their service area

About 554 Alma residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 19% in Crawford County).

269 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

3.2% of Alma households have no vehicle (4.2% in Crawford County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Alma compared with Crawford County and Arkansas

Census figure	Alma	Crawford County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	19%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.9%	7.1%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.2%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	7.3%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,549	$44,828	—

Older residents in towns around Alma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Van Buren, AR	8.4 mi	4,133	19%
Barling, AR	12 mi	990	23%
Fort Smith, AR	13 mi	14,381	22%
Charleston, AR	17 mi	519	11%
Roland, OK	17 mi	411	22%
Greenwood, AR	19 mi	1,906	15%

Home health agencies serving Alma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Alma

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 52% of the $2,212 monthly median income of Alma 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Alma: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Alma?

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 52% of the $2,212 monthly median income of Alma 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Arkansas.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Alma, AR