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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Malvern, AR: the local picture

9

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

$13.30

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

2,034

residents 65 or older (19% of Malvern)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Hot Spring County)

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

Malvern has about 2,034 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Malvern compared with Hot Spring County and Arkansas

Census figure	Malvern	Hot Spring County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	3.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,766	$42,129	—

Older residents in towns around Malvern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haskell, AR	14 mi	537	39%
Hot Springs, AR	15 mi	9,396	41%
Rockwell, AR	19 mi	864	29%
Benton, AR	20 mi	5,892	42%
Piney, AR	20 mi	735	28%
Hot Springs Village, AR	21 mi	9,839	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Malvern

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Center Well Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 525-5888
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Care Iv Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 623-5656
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Elite Home Health	Hot Springs National Park, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 627-0540
Baptist Health Home Health-Lr	Little Rock, AR	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 202-7480
Stat Home Health - Cenark, LLC	Little Rock, AR	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(501) 982-6115

Straight-line miles from the center of Malvern. 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 Malvern

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 41% of the $2,814 monthly median income of Malvern 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 Malvern: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Malvern?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Malvern ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Center Well Home Health (4 of 5), Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home (4 of 5), Care Iv Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Malvern?

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 41% of the $2,814 monthly median income of Malvern 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 Malvern, AR