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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bald Knob, AR: the local picture

42%

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

8.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in White County)

400

residents 65 or older (16% of Bald Knob)

8

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

167 Bald Knob residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 29% in White County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

35 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.8%).

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

Bald Knob compared with White County and Arkansas

Census figure	Bald Knob	White County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.8%	9.9%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,944	$43,930	—

Older residents in towns around Bald Knob

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Searcy, AR	10 mi	3,936	26%
Beebe, AR	25 mi	1,118	31%
Southside, AR	28 mi	674	18%
Newport, AR	29 mi	1,488	37%
Heber Springs, AR	29 mi	1,764	29%
Ward, AR	30 mi	511	24%

Home health agencies serving Bald Knob

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Unity Health Homecare	Newport, AR	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 523-0390
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310

Nursing homes near Bald Knob

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Oakdale Rehab & Nursing Center	Judsonia, AR	6.1 mi	3 of 5	154	(501) 729-3823
The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio	Searcy, AR	8.8 mi	5 of 5	138	(501) 268-2324
The Springs Searcy	Searcy, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	245	(501) 268-6188

Straight-line miles from the center of Bald Knob. 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 Bald Knob

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 43% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Bald Knob 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 Bald Knob: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bald Knob?

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 43% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Bald Knob 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 Bald Knob, AR