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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in McGehee, AR: the local picture

6

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

$13.30

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

438

residents 65 or older (12% of McGehee)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Desha County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list McGehee 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.

McGehee has about 438 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

McGehee compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	McGehee	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	51%	40%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	39%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	6.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,725	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around McGehee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dumas, AR	18 mi	842	42%
Monticello, AR	23 mi	1,405	38%
Greenville, MS	26 mi	4,905	38%
Leland, MS	33 mi	864	55%
Hamburg, AR	36 mi	326	57%
Warren, AR	39 mi	804	53%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving McGehee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Chicot Memorial Medical Center Home Health Agenc	Lake Village, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 265-9300
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154
Aaa Southeast AR Drew Co	Monticello, AR	23 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-9873

Straight-line miles from the center of McGehee. 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 McGehee

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee: common questions

Which home health agencies serve McGehee?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes McGehee ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Kindred At Home (5 of 5), Acmc Family Home Health (3.5 of 5), Chicot Memorial Medical Center Home Health Agenc (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in McGehee?

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee, AR