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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (22% in Mississippi County)

568

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

14%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Mississippi County)

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

About 1,542 Blytheville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 22% in Mississippi County).

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

14% of Blytheville households have no vehicle (11% in Mississippi County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Blytheville compared with Mississippi County and Arkansas

Census figure	Blytheville	Mississippi County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	22%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.9%	8.6%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	4.2%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	46%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,524	$41,458	—

Older residents in towns around Blytheville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Gosnell, AR	4.1 mi	425	18%
Manila, AR	15 mi	551	29%
Osceola, AR	17 mi	884	21%
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	15%
Kennett, MO	23 mi	2,130	22%
Ripley, TN	25 mi	1,060	22%

Home health agencies serving Blytheville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
Home Health Professionals Inc	Blytheville, AR	0.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 762-1825

Straight-line miles from the center of Blytheville. 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 Blytheville

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Blytheville?

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville, AR