Home Health Aides in Austin, AR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Austin, AR: the local picture

10

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

$13.30

median hourly wage of home care aides in Arkansas (BLS, May 2025)

278

residents 65 or older (7.1% of Austin)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lonoke County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Austin ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Arkansas earn a median $13.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $12.61 and $14.06.

Austin has about 278 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Austin compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Austin	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	39%	40%
Residents 65 or older	7.1%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.6%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	4.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,060	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Austin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ward, AR	1.9 mi	511	53%
Cabot, AR	3.1 mi	3,706	35%
Beebe, AR	6.8 mi	1,118	35%
Jacksonville, AR	12 mi	3,435	46%
Vilonia, AR	14 mi	444	44%
Lonoke, AR	16 mi	821	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Austin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708

Straight-line miles from the center of Austin. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Austin

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 14% of the $8,172 monthly median income of Austin 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Austin: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Austin?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Austin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs (4.5 of 5), Uams Health-Home Health (4 of 5), Commonspirit Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Austin?

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 14% of the $8,172 monthly median income of Austin 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Home Health Aides in Austin, AR