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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Pulaski County)

897

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.7%

of households have no vehicle (7.2% in Pulaski County)

11

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

About 2,663 Sherwood residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 14% in Pulaski County).

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

2.7% of Sherwood households have no vehicle (7.2% in Pulaski County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Sherwood compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sherwood	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	14%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.6%	4.5%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	7.2%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	9.8%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	9.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,284	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Gibson, AR	4.0 mi	873	16%
Jacksonville, AR	4.6 mi	3,435	18%
North Little Rock, AR	5.2 mi	10,878	18%
Maumelle, AR	11 mi	3,210	11%
Little Rock, AR	12 mi	31,836	12%
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	14%

Home health agencies serving Sherwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	88 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 22% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Sherwood?

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 22% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood, AR