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

Local figures

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

33%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Johnson County)

1,609

residents 65 or older (17% of Clarksville)

9

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

498 Clarksville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 30% in Johnson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Clarksville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clarksville compared with Johnson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Clarksville	Johnson County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	12%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,073	$32,457	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Paris, AR	18 mi	742	30%
Ozark, AR	21 mi	642	29%
Russellville, AR	23 mi	3,714	33%
Dardanelle, AR	24 mi	672	29%
Pottsville, AR	28 mi	413	28%
Booneville, AR	33 mi	572	46%

Home health agencies serving Clarksville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Paris, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(479) 963-6868
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194

Nursing homes near Clarksville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Johnson County Health And Rehab, LLC	Clarksville, AR	2.4 mi	4 of 5	140	(479) 754-2052
Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center	Paris, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 963-6151
Ozark Nursing And Rehab	Ozark, AR	20 mi	5 of 5	135	(479) 667-4791

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksville. 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 Clarksville

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 45% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Clarksville 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 Clarksville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clarksville?

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 45% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Clarksville 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 Clarksville, AR