Home Health Aides in Fairfield Bay, AR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

6

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

$13.30

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

1,476

residents 65 or older (59% of Fairfield Bay)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Van Buren County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fairfield Bay 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.

Fairfield Bay has about 1,476 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	59%	27%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	3.3%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	68%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	39%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	51%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	44%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	44%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fairfield Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 206-0025
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Bay. 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 Fairfield Bay

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fairfield Bay?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Fairfield Bay ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Elite Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay, AR