Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Arkadelphia, AR
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Nursing Assistants in Arkadelphia, AR: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Arkadelphia are Nightingale At Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia (0.6 mi), Twin Rivers Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Arkadelphia (0.9 mi), Quapaw Care And Rehabilitation Center LLC in Hot Springs (22 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Arkansas earn a median $13.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Arkadelphia has about 158 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Arkadelphia compared with Clark County and Arkansas
| Census figure | Arkadelphia | Clark County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 45% | 40% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,702 | $47,593 | — |
Older residents in towns around Arkadelphia
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern, AR | 22 mi | 2,034 | 171 |
| Rockwell, AR | 24 mi | 864 | 22 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 25 mi | 9,396 | 1,189 |
| Piney, AR | 26 mi | 735 | 27 |
| Prescott, AR | 29 mi | 488 | 187 |
| Haskell, AR | 36 mi | 537 | 111 |
Nursing homes near Arkadelphia
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale At Arkadelphia | Arkadelphia, AR | 0.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (870) 246-5566 |
| Twin Rivers Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Arkadelphia, AR | 0.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (870) 246-6337 |
| Quapaw Care And Rehabilitation Center LLC | Hot Springs, AR | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | 126 | (501) 525-7140 |
| Encore Healthcare And Rehabi Of Malvern | Malvern, AR | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | 108 | (501) 337-9581 |
| The Springs Of Red Oak | Hot Springs, AR | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | 80 | (501) 262-1920 |
| Arbor Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Malvern, AR | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | 94 | (501) 332-5251 |
Home health agencies serving Arkadelphia
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home | Hot Springs National, AR | 28 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (501) 318-6800 |
| Care Iv Home Health | Hot Springs, AR | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (501) 623-5656 |
| Elite Home Health | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 28 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (501) 627-0540 |
| Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas | Hot Springs, AR | 28 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (501) 321-0708 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Arkadelphia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Arkadelphia
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 $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Arkadelphia: common questions
What nursing homes are near Arkadelphia?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nightingale At Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Twin Rivers Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Arkadelphia (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Quapaw Care And Rehabilitation Center LLC in Hot Springs (22 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Arkadelphia?
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 $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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.
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