In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Elm Springs, AR
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Elm Springs for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Elm Springs, AR: the local picture
About 116 Elm Springs residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.0%; 10% in Washington County).
29 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.9% of Elm Springs households have no vehicle (4.1% in Washington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Elm Springs compared with Washington County and Arkansas
| Census figure | Elm Springs | Washington County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.0% | 10% | 16% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.5% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.2% | 17% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 30% | 40% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.7% | 9.8% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,250 | $55,171 | — |
Older residents in towns around Elm Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tontitown, AR | 2.7 mi | 1,128 | 5.5% |
| Cave Springs, AR | 4.4 mi | 532 | 7.0% |
| Springdale, AR | 4.7 mi | 9,148 | 8.8% |
| Lowell, AR | 5.8 mi | 1,302 | 8.3% |
| Johnson, AR | 6.1 mi | 228 | 14% |
| Rogers, AR | 9.1 mi | 8,744 | 7.5% |
Home health agencies serving Elm Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Home Health | Springdale, AR | 3.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (479) 756-5002 |
| Kindred At Home 1 | Fort Smith, AR | 60 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (479) 452-0424 |
| Northwest Home Health | Springdale, AR | 11 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (479) 751-1601 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Elm Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Elm Springs
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 21% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Elm Springs 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Elm Springs: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Elm Springs?
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 21% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Elm Springs 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Tontitown, AR
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- Disability Care for Adults in Lowell, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Johnson, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Rogers, AR
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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.
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