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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Independence County)

194

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.5%

of households have no vehicle (6.5% in Independence County)

3

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

About 569 Southside residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (25%; 19% in Independence County).

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

9.5% of Southside households have no vehicle (6.5% in Independence County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Southside compared with Independence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Southside	Independence County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	25%	19%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.5%	5.3%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.5%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	5.9%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,083	$45,653	—

Older residents in towns around Southside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Batesville, AR	3.4 mi	1,802	18%
Newport, AR	23 mi	1,488	20%
Heber Springs, AR	27 mi	1,764	25%
Bald Knob, AR	28 mi	400	20%
Mountain View, AR	29 mi	939	14%
Searcy, AR	34 mi	3,936	17%

Home health agencies serving Southside

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	4.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	47 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 Southside. 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 Southside

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 $3,840 monthly median income of Southside 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 Southside: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Southside?

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 $3,840 monthly median income of Southside 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 Southside, AR