Adult Disability Care in Fairfield Bay, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

26%

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

52

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Van Buren County)

6

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

About 224 Fairfield Bay residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (26%; 20% in Van Buren County).

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

7.0% of Fairfield Bay households have no vehicle (6.4% in Van Buren County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	26%	20%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.9%	7.3%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.4%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	3.3%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	16%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	25%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	14%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	12%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	16%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	25%

Home health agencies serving Fairfield Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 206-0025
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Bay. 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 Fairfield Bay

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay, AR