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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cherokee Village, AR: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Sharp County)

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (15% in Sharp County)

1,626

residents 65 or older (32% of Cherokee Village)

8

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

340 Cherokee Village residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 31% in Sharp County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

135 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

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

Cherokee Village compared with Sharp County and Arkansas

Census figure	Cherokee Village	Sharp County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	15%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	32%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,167	$35,049	—

Older residents in towns around Cherokee Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Horseshoe Bend, AR	11 mi	806	17%
Pocahontas, AR	33 mi	1,408	37%
West Plains, MO	35 mi	2,383	32%
Batesville, AR	36 mi	1,802	35%
Walnut Ridge, AR	38 mi	1,020	32%
Hoxie, AR	38 mi	494	52%

Home health agencies serving Cherokee Village

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	117 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Spring River Home Health Agency	Salem, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 895-2627

Nursing homes near Cherokee Village

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ash Flat Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Ash Flat, AR	4.8 mi	3 of 5	105	(870) 994-2341
Eaglecrest Nursing And Rehab	Ash Flat, AR	5.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(870) 994-3040
Southfork River Therapy And Living	Salem, AR	15 mi	5 of 5	84	(870) 895-3817

Straight-line miles from the center of Cherokee Village. 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 Cherokee Village

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 39% of the $2,931 monthly median income of Cherokee Village 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 Cherokee Village: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cherokee Village?

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 39% of the $2,931 monthly median income of Cherokee Village 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 Cherokee Village, AR