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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Mena, AR: the local picture

5

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

$13.30

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

1,166

residents 65 or older (21% of Mena)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Polk County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mena ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Mena has about 1,166 residents aged 65 or older, 53% of whom report a disability.

Mena compared with Polk County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mena	Polk County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	41%	40%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	5.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,050	$42,295	—

Older residents in towns around Mena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waldron, AR	24 mi	456	44%
Heavener, OK	30 mi	426	44%
De Queen, AR	38 mi	718	71%
Poteau, OK	40 mi	1,451	43%
Booneville, AR	43 mi	572	56%
Greenwood, AR	43 mi	1,906	48%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Visiting Nurses Agency	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-5458

Straight-line miles from the center of Mena. 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 Mena

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 32% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Mena 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 Mena: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Mena?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Mena ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Vii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Mena?

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 32% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Mena 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 Mena, AR