Adult Disability Care in De Queen, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in De Queen, AR: the local picture

13%

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

107

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.4% in Sevier County)

7

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

About 450 De Queen residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 15% in Sevier County).

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

5.2% of De Queen households have no vehicle (4.4% in Sevier County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

De Queen compared with Sevier County and Arkansas

Census figure	De Queen	Sevier County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	15%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.1%	4.6%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.4%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	58%	31%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	71%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	7.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,981	$40,878	—

Older residents in towns around De Queen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Broken Bow, OK	23 mi	622	20%
Ashdown, AR	28 mi	813	9.8%
Nashville, AR	29 mi	736	21%
Idabel, OK	29 mi	1,156	23%
Mena, AR	38 mi	1,166	25%
New Boston, TX	40 mi	974	19%

Home health agencies serving De Queen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812

Straight-line miles from the center of De Queen. 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 De Queen

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in De Queen?

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen, AR