Parkinson's Care in Alma, AR: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Alma, AR: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Crawford County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.7% in Crawford County)

782

residents 65 or older (13% of Alma)

7

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

180 Alma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 26% in Crawford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

88 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Alma ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alma compared with Crawford County and Arkansas

Census figure	Alma	Crawford County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	9.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	6.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,549	$44,828	—

Older residents in towns around Alma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Van Buren, AR	8.4 mi	4,133	30%
Barling, AR	12 mi	990	27%
Fort Smith, AR	13 mi	14,381	31%
Charleston, AR	17 mi	519	47%
Roland, OK	17 mi	411	35%
Greenwood, AR	19 mi	1,906	32%

Home health agencies serving Alma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 783-5550

Nursing homes near Alma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alma Nursing And Rehab	Alma, AR	1.0 mi	1 of 5	105	(479) 632-4343
Van Buren Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Van Buren, AR	6.8 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 474-8021
The Blossoms At Van Buren Rehab And Nursing Center	Van Buren, AR	8.0 mi	1 of 5	129	(479) 474-6885

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Alma

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 52% of the $2,212 monthly median income of Alma 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Alma: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alma?

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 52% of the $2,212 monthly median income of Alma 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Alma, AR