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

Local figures

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

23%

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

282

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (15% in Desha County)

6

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

About 485 McGehee residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (23%; 20% in Desha County).

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

17% of McGehee households have no vehicle (15% in Desha County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

McGehee compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	McGehee	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	23%	20%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	13%	8.4%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	17%	15%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	6.7%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	21%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,725	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around McGehee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Dumas, AR	18 mi	842	22%
Monticello, AR	23 mi	1,405	20%
Greenville, MS	26 mi	4,905	25%
Leland, MS	33 mi	864	32%
Hamburg, AR	36 mi	326	26%
Warren, AR	39 mi	804	22%

Home health agencies serving McGehee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Chicot Memorial Medical Center Home Health Agenc	Lake Village, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 265-9300
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154

Straight-line miles from the center of McGehee. 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 McGehee

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in McGehee?

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee, AR