CNA Home Care in Fordyce, AR: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Fordyce, AR: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

206

certified beds in the 2 nearest nursing homes

$13.30

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

$11.00

Arkansas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fordyce are St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC in Fordyce (1.2 mi), The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills in Rison (16 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).

Fordyce has about 108 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Fordyce compared with Dallas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fordyce	Dallas County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	57%	40%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,944	$30,738	—

Older residents in towns around Fordyce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Warren, AR	25 mi	804	76
Camden, AR	30 mi	2,061	297
Sheridan, AR	35 mi	952	92
Pine Bluff, AR	36 mi	6,653	694
White Hall, AR	36 mi	771	32
Monticello, AR	38 mi	1,405	131

Nursing homes near Fordyce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC	Fordyce, AR	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 352-2104
The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills	Rison, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	106	(870) 325-6202

Home health agencies serving Fordyce

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC	Camden, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 836-1301
Elite Home Health	Fordyce, AR	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 352-2603
Bradley County Medical Center Home Health Agency	Warren, AR	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 226-3790
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708

Straight-line miles from the center of Fordyce. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Fordyce

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Fordyce: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fordyce?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC in Fordyce (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills in Rison (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Fordyce?

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fordyce, AR