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

Local figures

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

26%

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

9.5%

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

2,894

residents 65 or older (13% of Bryant)

10

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

716 Bryant residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Saline County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

267 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Bryant ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bryant compared with Saline County and Arkansas

Census figure	Bryant	Saline County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	8.8%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	21%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,657	$59,936	—

Older residents in towns around Bryant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alexander, AR	2.3 mi	299	23%
Salem, AR	4.1 mi	759	22%
Shannon Hills, AR	5.1 mi	719	42%
Benton, AR	5.3 mi	5,892	30%
Landmark, AR	10.0 mi	676	7.7%
East End, AR	10 mi	1,103	16%

Home health agencies serving Bryant

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	61 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	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	9.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	9.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Nursing homes near Bryant

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center	Bryant, AR	0.6 mi	3 of 5	116	(501) 847-0777
Evergreen Living Center At Stagecoach	Bryant, AR	1.2 mi	4 of 5	116	(501) 213-0547
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	2.9 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401

Straight-line miles from the center of Bryant. 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 Bryant

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 22% of the $5,305 monthly median income of Bryant 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 Bryant: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bryant?

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 22% of the $5,305 monthly median income of Bryant 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 Bryant, AR