In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Forrest City, 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 Forrest City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Forrest City, AR: the local picture
About 1,657 Forrest City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (29%; 25% in St. Francis County).
1,036 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
18% of Forrest City households have no vehicle (13% in St. Francis County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas
| Census figure | Forrest City | St. Francis County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 29% | 25% | 16% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 18% | 12% | 5.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 18% | 13% | 5.9% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.3% | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 43% | 40% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 20% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,889 | $35,293 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forrest City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynne, AR | 15 mi | 1,332 | 12% |
| Marianna, AR | 17 mi | 614 | 29% |
| Brinkley, AR | 24 mi | 648 | 19% |
| Helena-West Helena, AR | 35 mi | 1,622 | 26% |
| West Memphis, AR | 35 mi | 3,648 | 20% |
| Marion, AR | 36 mi | 1,714 | 9.7% |
Home health agencies serving Forrest City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Forrest City, AR | 0.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (870) 270-5461 |
| Elite Home Health | Forrest City, AR | 0.4 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (870) 261-0188 |
| Trinity North Home Health LLC | Jonesboro, AR | 57 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy | (870) 932-7463 |
| Crossridge Comm Hospital Home Health | Wynne, AR | 15 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (870) 208-1140 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City
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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Forrest City?
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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Wynne, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Marianna, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Brinkley, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Helena-West Helena, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in West Memphis, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Marion, AR
- Disability Care for Adults in Horn Lake, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Southaven, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Hernando, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Memphis, TN
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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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