CNA Home Care in Harrison, AR: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Harrison, AR: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

513

certified beds in the 5 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 Harrison are The Springs Of MT Vista in Harrison (0.4 mi), The Springs Of Harrison in Harrison (0.4 mi), Hillcrest Home in Harrison (0.8 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).

Harrison has about 534 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Harrison compared with Boone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Harrison	Boone County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,210	$41,373	—

Older residents in towns around Harrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Forest, AR	19 mi	255	58
Hollister, MO	26 mi	878	160
Berryville, AR	27 mi	889	121
Branson, MO	27 mi	3,191	538
Forsyth, MO	31 mi	1,007	247
Huntsville, AR	36 mi	516	73

Nursing homes near Harrison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of MT Vista	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	154	(870) 741-7667
The Springs Of Harrison	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 741-3438
Hillcrest Home	Harrison, AR	0.8 mi	4 of 5	103	(870) 741-5001
Countryside Health & Rehab Of Newton County	Jasper, AR	17 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 446-2333
Creekside At The Springs	Yellville, AR	24 mi	3 of 5	96	(870) 449-4201

Home health agencies serving Harrison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County	Cotter, AR	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500
Home Health Agency Of N AR Regional Med Center	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 414-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrison. 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 Harrison

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison: common questions

What nursing homes are near Harrison?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of MT Vista in Harrison (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Harrison in Harrison (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Home in Harrison (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Harrison?

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison, AR