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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Dardanelle, AR: the local picture

9

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

$13.30

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

672

residents 65 or older (15% of Dardanelle)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Yell County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dardanelle ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Dardanelle has about 672 residents aged 65 or older, 50% of whom report a disability.

Dardanelle compared with Yell County and Arkansas

Census figure	Dardanelle	Yell County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	40%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	20%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,487	$40,856	—

Older residents in towns around Dardanelle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Russellville, AR	3.8 mi	3,714	48%
Pottsville, AR	5.9 mi	413	43%
Atkins, AR	12 mi	481	51%
Clarksville, AR	24 mi	1,609	55%
Morrilton, AR	25 mi	1,388	37%
Paris, AR	32 mi	742	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Dardanelle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Trinity River Valley Home Health	Russellville, AR	4.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 968-4544
John Ed Chambers Memorial Inc Hha	Danville, AR	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 495-6262

Straight-line miles from the center of Dardanelle. 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 Dardanelle

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 56% of the $2,041 monthly median income of Dardanelle 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 Dardanelle: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Dardanelle?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Dardanelle ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs (4.5 of 5), Chi St Vincent Health At Home (4 of 5), Care Iv Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Dardanelle?

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 56% of the $2,041 monthly median income of Dardanelle 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; 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 Dardanelle, AR