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

Local figures

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

17%

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

50

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (5.3% in Hot Spring County)

7

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

About 281 Salem residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 22% in Hot Spring County).

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

4.9% of Salem households have no vehicle (5.3% in Hot Spring County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Salem compared with Hot Spring County and Arkansas

Census figure	Salem	Hot Spring County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	22%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	6.1%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	3.4%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,944	$42,129	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Benton, AR	3.7 mi	5,892	12%
Bryant, AR	4.1 mi	2,894	15%
Alexander, AR	6.3 mi	299	21%
Shannon Hills, AR	9.1 mi	719	12%
Haskell, AR	9.6 mi	537	18%
Little Rock, AR	13 mi	31,836	12%

Home health agencies serving Salem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	127 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
Baxter Health Home Health	Cotter, AR	113 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500
Spring River Home Health Agency	Salem, AR	127 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 895-2627

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

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 30% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Salem?

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 30% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem, AR