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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Pope County)

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Pope County)

481

residents 65 or older (17% of Atkins)

8

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

135 Atkins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Pope County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.9%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Atkins ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Atkins compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Atkins	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.9%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Atkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pottsville, AR	6.3 mi	413	28%
Russellville, AR	11 mi	3,714	33%
Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	672	29%
Morrilton, AR	13 mi	1,388	25%
Conway, AR	30 mi	7,727	25%
Greenbrier, AR	32 mi	769	35%

Home health agencies serving Atkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	83 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194

Nursing homes near Atkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Atkins, AR	0.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 641-7100
Legacy Heights Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Russellville, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	122	(479) 968-5858
Stella Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	124	(479) 968-4141

Straight-line miles from the center of Atkins. 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 Atkins

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Atkins?

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins, AR