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

Local figures

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

21%

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

238

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Scott County)

6

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

About 471 Waldron residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 19% in Scott County).

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

11% of Waldron households have no vehicle (7.3% in Scott County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Waldron compared with Scott County and Arkansas

Census figure	Waldron	Scott County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	19%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	11%	8.4%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	8.6%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	38%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,797	$37,000	—

Older residents in towns around Waldron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Booneville, AR	19 mi	572	18%
Greenwood, AR	23 mi	1,906	15%
Mena, AR	24 mi	1,166	25%
Charleston, AR	27 mi	519	11%
Heavener, OK	29 mi	426	15%
Barling, AR	31 mi	990	23%

Home health agencies serving Waldron

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	1.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	98 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 Waldron. 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 Waldron

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Waldron?

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron, AR