Home Health Aides in Walnut Ridge, AR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Walnut Ridge, AR: the local picture

8

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

$13.30

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

1,020

residents 65 or older (19% of Walnut Ridge)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (56% in Lawrence County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Walnut Ridge ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Walnut Ridge has about 1,020 residents aged 65 or older, 53% of whom report a disability.

Walnut Ridge compared with Lawrence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Walnut Ridge	Lawrence County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	56%	40%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.1%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,152	$30,740	—

Older residents in towns around Walnut Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hoxie, AR	3.7 mi	494	70%
Pocahontas, AR	12 mi	1,408	64%
Bono, AR	15 mi	172	53%
Jonesboro, AR	24 mi	11,363	43%
Paragould, AR	24 mi	4,624	42%
Brookland, AR	25 mi	302	55%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Walnut Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152
Five Rivers Medical Center Home Health	Pocahontas, AR	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 892-6070

Straight-line miles from the center of Walnut Ridge. 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 Walnut Ridge

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 55% of the $2,096 monthly median income of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Walnut Ridge?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Walnut Ridge ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Approve Home Medical Services (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Walnut Ridge?

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 55% of the $2,096 monthly median income of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, AR