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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (20% in Franklin County)

61

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.2%

of households have no vehicle (7.2% in Franklin County)

8

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

About 151 Charleston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 20% in Franklin County).

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

4.2% of Charleston households have no vehicle (7.2% in Franklin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Charleston compared with Franklin County and Arkansas

Census figure	Charleston	Franklin County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	20%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.6%	5.6%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	7.2%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	3.3%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,438	$35,383	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Greenwood, AR	12 mi	1,906	15%
Booneville, AR	13 mi	572	18%
Barling, AR	13 mi	990	23%
Alma, AR	17 mi	782	18%
Paris, AR	18 mi	742	9.7%
Ozark, AR	18 mi	642	23%

Home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Paris, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(479) 963-6868
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. 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 Charleston

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 33% of the $3,453 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Charleston?

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 33% of the $3,453 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston, AR