Home Health Aides in De Queen, AR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in De Queen, AR: the local picture

7

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

$13.30

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

718

residents 65 or older (12% of De Queen)

71%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Sevier County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list De Queen ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

De Queen has about 718 residents aged 65 or older, 71% of whom report a disability.

De Queen compared with Sevier County and Arkansas

Census figure	De Queen	Sevier County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	71%	51%	40%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	7.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	58%	31%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,981	$40,878	—

Older residents in towns around De Queen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Broken Bow, OK	23 mi	622	58%
Ashdown, AR	28 mi	813	47%
Nashville, AR	29 mi	736	40%
Idabel, OK	29 mi	1,156	54%
Mena, AR	38 mi	1,166	53%
New Boston, TX	40 mi	974	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving De Queen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206
Encompass Health Home Health	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 773-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of De Queen. 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 De Queen

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen: common questions

Which home health agencies serve De Queen?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes De Queen ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in De Queen?

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen, AR