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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Elkins, AR: the local picture

8

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

$13.30

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

579

residents 65 or older (15% of Elkins)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Washington County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Elkins ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Elkins has about 579 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Elkins compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Elkins	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	40%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	17%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,603	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fayetteville, AR	8.8 mi	9,725	29%
West Fork, AR	10 mi	441	26%
Johnson, AR	12 mi	228	27%
Farmington, AR	13 mi	1,392	30%
Springdale, AR	14 mi	9,148	31%
Prairie Grove, AR	16 mi	1,063	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Elkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Northwest Home Health	Springdale, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 751-1601
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Care Iv Home Health	Fayetteville, AR	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 750-1155
Washington Regional Home Health	Fayetteville, AR	10 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 713-1840
Stat Home Health - Cenark, LLC	Little Rock, AR	120 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(501) 982-6115

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins. 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 Elkins

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 28% of the $4,050 monthly median income of Elkins 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 Elkins: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Elkins?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Elkins ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elite Home Health (4 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Kindred At Home 1 (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Elkins?

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 28% of the $4,050 monthly median income of Elkins 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 Elkins, AR