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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Independence County)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.1% in Independence County)

1,802

residents 65 or older (16% of Batesville)

9

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

568 Batesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 27% in Independence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

336 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (21%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Batesville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Batesville compared with Independence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Batesville	Independence County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	9.1%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	9.2%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,092	$45,653	—

Older residents in towns around Batesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Southside, AR	3.4 mi	674	18%
Newport, AR	24 mi	1,488	37%
Mountain View, AR	28 mi	939	19%
Heber Springs, AR	29 mi	1,764	29%
Bald Knob, AR	32 mi	400	42%
Horseshoe Bend, AR	32 mi	806	17%

Home health agencies serving Batesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	1.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273

Nursing homes near Batesville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wood-Lawn Heights	Batesville, AR	0.2 mi	4 of 5	140	(870) 793-7195
The Springs Batesville	Batesville, AR	1.6 mi	3 of 5	150	(870) 698-1853
Mountain Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Batesville, AR	4.1 mi	4 of 5	110	(870) 251-1112

Straight-line miles from the center of Batesville. 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 Batesville

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 $4,758 monthly median income of Batesville 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 Batesville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Batesville?

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 $4,758 monthly median income of Batesville 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 Batesville, AR