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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (22% in Clay County)

200

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.3%

of households have no vehicle (6.1% in Clay County)

6

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

About 363 Piggott residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 22% in Clay County).

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

8.3% of Piggott households have no vehicle (6.1% in Clay County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Piggott compared with Clay County and Arkansas

Census figure	Piggott	Clay County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	22%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	11%	7.5%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	0.8%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,582	$38,279	—

Older residents in towns around Piggott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Kennett, MO	13 mi	2,130	22%
Malden, MO	19 mi	753	16%
Corning, AR	21 mi	758	22%
Portageville, MO	28 mi	387	18%
Poplar Bluff, MO	29 mi	3,268	25%
Paragould, AR	29 mi	4,624	22%

Home health agencies serving Piggott

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Five Rivers Medical Center Home Health	Pocahontas, AR	45 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 892-6070

Straight-line miles from the center of Piggott. 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 Piggott

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Piggott?

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott, AR