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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Arkansas County)

16%

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

530

residents 65 or older (18% of DeWitt)

5

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

102 DeWitt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 29% in Arkansas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

76 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving DeWitt ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

DeWitt compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	DeWitt	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	12%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,125	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around DeWitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	1,315	32%
Dumas, AR	29 mi	842	25%
Pine Bluff, AR	39 mi	6,653	33%
Brinkley, AR	42 mi	648	49%
White Hall, AR	44 mi	771	16%
Helena-West Helena, AR	44 mi	1,622	28%

Home health agencies serving DeWitt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	112 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004
Area Agency On Aging Of Se AR Inc	Star City, AR	39 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 543-6300

Nursing homes near DeWitt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dewitt Nursing Home	De Witt, AR	0.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(870) 946-3571
Crestpark Dewitt, LLC	De Witt, AR	1.1 mi	2 of 5	70	(870) 946-3569
Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC	Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 673-1657

Straight-line miles from the center of DeWitt. 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 DeWitt

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in DeWitt?

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt, AR