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

Local figures

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

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Franklin County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Franklin County)

519

residents 65 or older (20% of Charleston)

8

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

206 Charleston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (47%; 26% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

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

Charleston compared with Franklin County and Arkansas

Census figure	Charleston	Franklin County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	8.3%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.8%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,438	$35,383	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greenwood, AR	12 mi	1,906	32%
Booneville, AR	13 mi	572	46%
Barling, AR	13 mi	990	27%
Alma, AR	17 mi	782	25%
Paris, AR	18 mi	742	30%
Ozark, AR	18 mi	642	29%

Home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Paris, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(479) 963-6868
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194

Nursing homes near Charleston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenhurst Nursing Center	Charleston, AR	2.0 mi	5 of 5	113	(479) 965-7373
Oak Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Inc	Booneville, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	120	(479) 675-3763
Pink Bud Home For The Golden Years	Greenwood, AR	13 mi	1 of 5	110	(479) 996-4125

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. 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 Charleston

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 33% of the $3,453 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Charleston?

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 33% of the $3,453 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston, AR