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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Mississippi County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Mississippi County)

2,302

residents 65 or older (18% of Blytheville)

4

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

717 Blytheville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in Mississippi County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

297 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Blytheville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blytheville compared with Mississippi County and Arkansas

Census figure	Blytheville	Mississippi County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	13%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,524	$41,458	—

Older residents in towns around Blytheville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gosnell, AR	4.1 mi	425	14%
Manila, AR	15 mi	551	26%
Osceola, AR	17 mi	884	37%
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	41%
Kennett, MO	23 mi	2,130	32%
Ripley, TN	25 mi	1,060	36%

Home health agencies serving Blytheville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
Home Health Professionals Inc	Blytheville, AR	0.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 762-1825

Nursing homes near Blytheville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Square Healthcare Center	Blytheville, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	86	(870) 763-3654
Gosnell Health And Rehab	Gosnell, AR	4.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 532-5550
River Oaks Care Center	Steele, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 695-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Blytheville. 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 Blytheville

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blytheville?

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville, AR