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

Local figures

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

22%

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

380

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.9%

of households have no vehicle (5.4% in Randolph County)

10

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

About 906 Pocahontas residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (22%; 22% in Randolph County).

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

6.9% of Pocahontas households have no vehicle (5.4% in Randolph County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Pocahontas compared with Randolph County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pocahontas	Randolph County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	22%	22%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.3%	8.7%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.4%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	4.0%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,692	$36,085	—

Older residents in towns around Pocahontas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Walnut Ridge, AR	12 mi	1,020	16%
Hoxie, AR	16 mi	494	26%
Corning, AR	24 mi	758	22%
Bono, AR	26 mi	172	20%
Paragould, AR	30 mi	4,624	22%
Cherokee Village, AR	33 mi	1,626	16%

Home health agencies serving Pocahontas

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
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Pocahontas?

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, AR