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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Little River County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Little River County)

813

residents 65 or older (20% of Ashdown)

6

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

196 Ashdown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 25% in Little River County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Ashdown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ashdown compared with Little River County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ashdown	Little River County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.9%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.5%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,915	$41,042	—

Older residents in towns around Ashdown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nash, TX	16 mi	515	36%
Texarkana, TX	16 mi	6,499	23%
Wake Village, TX	17 mi	813	23%
Texarkana, AR	18 mi	4,984	30%
New Boston, TX	22 mi	974	22%
Nashville, AR	24 mi	736	31%

Home health agencies serving Ashdown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Encompass Health Home Health	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 773-4900
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206

Nursing homes near Ashdown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little River Nursing & Rehab	Ashdown, AR	0.0 mi	5 of 5	85	(870) 898-5101
Pleasant Manor Nursing & Rehab	Ashdown, AR	0.8 mi	5 of 5	88	(870) 898-5001
Cornerstone Retirement Community	Texarkana, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	40	(903) 832-5515

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashdown. 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 Ashdown

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 34% of the $3,410 monthly median income of Ashdown 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 Ashdown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ashdown?

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 34% of the $3,410 monthly median income of Ashdown 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 Ashdown, AR