Home Health Aides in Forrest City, AR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Forrest City, AR: the local picture

4

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

$13.30

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

1,468

residents 65 or older (12% of Forrest City)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in St. Francis County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Forrest City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Forrest City has about 1,468 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas

Census figure	Forrest City	St. Francis County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	20%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	2.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,889	$35,293	—

Older residents in towns around Forrest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wynne, AR	15 mi	1,332	36%
Marianna, AR	17 mi	614	39%
Brinkley, AR	24 mi	648	57%
Helena-West Helena, AR	35 mi	1,622	46%
West Memphis, AR	35 mi	3,648	50%
Marion, AR	36 mi	1,714	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Forrest City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 261-0188
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Crossridge Comm Hospital Home Health	Wynne, AR	15 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 208-1140

Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Forrest City?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Forrest City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Elite Home Health (3.5 of 5), Trinity North Home Health LLC (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Forrest City?

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City, AR