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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Pope County)

101

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.5%

of households have no vehicle (4.5% in Pope County)

8

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

About 232 Atkins residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 15% in Pope County).

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

2.5% of Atkins households have no vehicle (4.5% in Pope County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Atkins compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Atkins	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	15%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.3%	5.2%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.5%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	9.4%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Atkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Pottsville, AR	6.3 mi	413	14%
Russellville, AR	11 mi	3,714	15%
Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	672	13%
Morrilton, AR	13 mi	1,388	25%
Conway, AR	30 mi	7,727	11%
Greenbrier, AR	32 mi	769	12%

Home health agencies serving Atkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Atkins. 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 Atkins

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Atkins?

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins, AR