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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fordyce, AR: the local picture

8

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

$13.30

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

824

residents 65 or older (25% of Fordyce)

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Dallas County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fordyce ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Fordyce has about 824 residents aged 65 or older, 68% of whom report a disability.

Fordyce compared with Dallas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fordyce	Dallas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	57%	40%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	1.0%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,944	$30,738	—

Older residents in towns around Fordyce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warren, AR	25 mi	804	53%
Camden, AR	30 mi	2,061	61%
Sheridan, AR	35 mi	952	49%
Pine Bluff, AR	36 mi	6,653	44%
White Hall, AR	36 mi	771	32%
Monticello, AR	38 mi	1,405	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fordyce

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Camden, AR	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 498-4357
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC	Camden, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 836-1301
Elite Home Health	Fordyce, AR	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 352-2603
Bradley County Medical Center Home Health Agency	Warren, AR	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 226-3790
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	38 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154
Baptist Health Home-Health Arkadelphia	Arkadelphia, AR	43 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 245-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Fordyce. 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 Fordyce

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fordyce?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Fordyce ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Kindred At Home (5 of 5), Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fordyce?

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce, AR