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

Local figures

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

27%

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

140

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (8.7% in Arkansas County)

5

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

About 431 DeWitt residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (27%; 18% in Arkansas County).

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

12% of DeWitt households have no vehicle (8.7% in Arkansas County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

DeWitt compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	DeWitt	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	27%	18%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.8%	5.5%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.7%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	1.6%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,125	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around DeWitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	1,315	17%
Dumas, AR	29 mi	842	22%
Pine Bluff, AR	39 mi	6,653	17%
Brinkley, AR	42 mi	648	19%
White Hall, AR	44 mi	771	22%
Helena-West Helena, AR	44 mi	1,622	26%

Home health agencies serving DeWitt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	112 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004
Area Agency On Aging Of Se AR Inc	Star City, AR	39 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 543-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of DeWitt. 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 DeWitt

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in DeWitt?

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt, AR