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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ward, AR: the local picture

12

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

$13.30

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

511

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Ward)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lonoke County)

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

Ward has about 511 residents aged 65 or older, 53% of whom report a disability.

Ward compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ward	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	39%	40%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	8.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	4.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,245	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Ward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Austin, AR	1.9 mi	278	31%
Cabot, AR	4.8 mi	3,706	35%
Beebe, AR	5.2 mi	1,118	35%
Jacksonville, AR	13 mi	3,435	46%
Vilonia, AR	15 mi	444	44%
Lonoke, AR	16 mi	821	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ward

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310

Straight-line miles from the center of Ward. 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 Ward

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 $4,354 monthly median income of Ward 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 Ward: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ward?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Ward ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs (4.5 of 5), Approve Home Medical Services (4.5 of 5), Uams Health-Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ward?

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 $4,354 monthly median income of Ward 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 Ward, AR