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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Saline County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Saline County)

5,892

residents 65 or older (16% of Benton)

12

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

1,725 Benton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 23% in Saline County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Benton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Benton compared with Saline County and Arkansas

Census figure	Benton	Saline County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.8%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	21%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,696	$59,936	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Salem, AR	3.7 mi	759	22%
Bryant, AR	5.3 mi	2,894	26%
Haskell, AR	6.1 mi	537	20%
Alexander, AR	7.5 mi	299	23%
Shannon Hills, AR	10 mi	719	42%
East End, AR	14 mi	1,103	16%

Home health agencies serving Benton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Center Well Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 525-5888
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	5.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310

Nursing homes near Benton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	1.3 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	2.4 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 26% of the $4,391 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Benton?

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 26% of the $4,391 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, AR