Adult Disability Care in Van Buren, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Van Buren, AR: the local picture

19%

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

974

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.2% in Crawford County)

7

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

About 2,555 Van Buren residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 19% in Crawford County).

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

5.6% of Van Buren households have no vehicle (4.2% in Crawford County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Van Buren compared with Crawford County and Arkansas

Census figure	Van Buren	Crawford County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	19%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.1%	7.1%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.2%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	7.3%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,206	$44,828	—

Older residents in towns around Van Buren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Fort Smith, AR	7.1 mi	14,381	22%
Alma, AR	8.4 mi	782	18%
Roland, OK	9.1 mi	411	22%
Barling, AR	9.4 mi	990	23%
Muldrow, OK	14 mi	509	20%
Pocola, OK	15 mi	924	15%

Home health agencies serving Van Buren

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	6.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	7.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978

Straight-line miles from the center of Van Buren. 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 Van Buren

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 26% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Van Buren 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 Van Buren: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Van Buren?

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 26% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Van Buren 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 Van Buren, AR