Adult Disability Care in El Dorado, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in El Dorado, AR: the local picture

15%

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

548

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle (6.6% in Union County)

6

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

About 1,421 El Dorado residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 15% in Union County).

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

10% of El Dorado households have no vehicle (6.6% in Union County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

El Dorado compared with Union County and Arkansas

Census figure	El Dorado	Union County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	15%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.7%	5.7%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.6%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	4.2%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,991	$40,114	—

Older residents in towns around El Dorado

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Camden, AR	26 mi	2,061	22%
Haynesville, LA	33 mi	558	10%
Magnolia, AR	33 mi	1,762	20%
Farmerville, LA	34 mi	844	16%
Homer, LA	37 mi	343	16%
Crossett, AR	41 mi	1,173	19%

Home health agencies serving El Dorado

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Camden, AR	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 498-4357
Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC	Camden, AR	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 836-1301
South Arkansas Home Health	El Dorado, AR	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 863-2250
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	92 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Magnolia Home Health Agency	Magnolia, AR	33 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 235-3598

Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado. 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 El Dorado

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 34% of the $3,416 monthly median income of El Dorado 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 El Dorado: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in El Dorado?

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 34% of the $3,416 monthly median income of El Dorado 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 El Dorado, AR