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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in De Queen, AR: the local picture

59%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37% in Sevier County)

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (21% in Sevier County)

718

residents 65 or older (12% of De Queen)

7

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

392 De Queen residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (59%; 37% in Sevier County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

234 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (35%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving De Queen ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

De Queen compared with Sevier County and Arkansas

Census figure	De Queen	Sevier County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	59%	37%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	35%	21%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	40%	19%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,981	$40,878	—

Older residents in towns around De Queen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Broken Bow, OK	23 mi	622	28%
Ashdown, AR	28 mi	813	29%
Nashville, AR	29 mi	736	31%
Idabel, OK	29 mi	1,156	42%
Mena, AR	38 mi	1,166	29%
New Boston, TX	40 mi	974	22%

Home health agencies serving De Queen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206

Nursing homes near De Queen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC	De Queen, AR	0.2 mi	5 of 5	131	(870) 642-3562
The Blossoms At Dierks Rehab And Nursing Center	Dierks, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 286-3100
Broken Bow Health And Rehab	Broken Bow, OK	23 mi	1 of 5	105	(580) 584-6433

Straight-line miles from the center of De Queen. 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 De Queen

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in De Queen?

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 49% of the $2,332 monthly median income of De Queen 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 De Queen, AR