Adult Disability Care in West Memphis, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in West Memphis, AR: the local picture

20%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Crittenden County)

1,201

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Crittenden County)

3

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

About 2,726 West Memphis residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 17% in Crittenden County).

1,201 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

16% of West Memphis households have no vehicle (11% in Crittenden County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

West Memphis compared with Crittenden County and Arkansas

Census figure	West Memphis	Crittenden County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	17%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.9%	7.2%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	16%	11%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.8%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,047	$43,955	—

Older residents in towns around West Memphis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Marion, AR	3.8 mi	1,714	9.7%
Memphis, TN	13 mi	89,268	13%
Horn Lake, MS	16 mi	2,935	12%
Southaven, MS	19 mi	7,431	12%
Millington, TN	21 mi	1,927	20%
Bartlett, TN	22 mi	10,412	11%

Home health agencies serving West Memphis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Marion, AR	4.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 732-7777
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463

Straight-line miles from the center of West Memphis. 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 West Memphis

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 36% of the $3,171 monthly median income of West Memphis 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 West Memphis: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in West Memphis?

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 36% of the $3,171 monthly median income of West Memphis 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 West Memphis, AR