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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (21% in Sebastian County)

277

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

0.5%

of households have no vehicle (6.0% in Sebastian County)

7

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

About 711 Barling residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (23%; 21% in Sebastian County).

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

0.5% of Barling households have no vehicle (6.0% in Sebastian County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Barling compared with Sebastian County and Arkansas

Census figure	Barling	Sebastian County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	23%	21%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.0%	7.9%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	6.0%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	16%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,283	$44,729	—

Older residents in towns around Barling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Fort Smith, AR	5.5 mi	14,381	22%
Greenwood, AR	8.5 mi	1,906	15%
Van Buren, AR	9.4 mi	4,133	19%
Alma, AR	12 mi	782	18%
Pocola, OK	12 mi	924	15%
Charleston, AR	13 mi	519	11%

Home health agencies serving Barling

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	5.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	8.0 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	68 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 Barling. 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 Barling

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 38% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Barling 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 Barling: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Barling?

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 38% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Barling 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 Barling, AR