Home Health Aides in Van Buren, AR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Van Buren, AR: the local picture

7

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

$13.30

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

4,133

residents 65 or older (17% of Van Buren)

40%

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

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Van Buren 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.

Van Buren has about 4,133 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Van Buren compared with Crawford County and Arkansas

Census figure	Van Buren	Crawford County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	40%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	8.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	7.3%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,206	$44,828	—

Older residents in towns around Van Buren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Smith, AR	7.1 mi	14,381	43%
Alma, AR	8.4 mi	782	38%
Roland, OK	9.1 mi	411	58%
Barling, AR	9.4 mi	990	42%
Muldrow, OK	14 mi	509	53%
Pocola, OK	15 mi	924	46%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Van Buren

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	6.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	7.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.	Fort Smith, AR	6.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 783-5550
Trinity River Valley Home Health	Russellville, AR	70 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 968-4544

Straight-line miles from the center of Van Buren. 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 Van Buren

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 26% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Van Buren 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 Van Buren: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Van Buren?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Van Buren ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Kindred At Home 1 (4 of 5), Elite Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Van Buren?

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 26% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Van Buren 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 Van Buren, AR