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

Local figures

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

18%

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

489

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.1%

of households have no vehicle (6.5% in Independence County)

9

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

About 1,171 Batesville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 19% in Independence County).

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

8.1% of Batesville households have no vehicle (6.5% in Independence County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Batesville compared with Independence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Batesville	Independence County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	19%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.4%	5.3%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.5%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	5.9%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,092	$45,653	—

Older residents in towns around Batesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Southside, AR	3.4 mi	674	25%
Newport, AR	24 mi	1,488	20%
Mountain View, AR	28 mi	939	14%
Heber Springs, AR	29 mi	1,764	25%
Bald Knob, AR	32 mi	400	20%
Horseshoe Bend, AR	32 mi	806	21%

Home health agencies serving Batesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	1.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292

Straight-line miles from the center of Batesville. 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 Batesville

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 $4,758 monthly median income of Batesville 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 Batesville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Batesville?

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 $4,758 monthly median income of Batesville 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 Batesville, AR