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

Local figures

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

25%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Desha County)

842

residents 65 or older (22% of Dumas)

8

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

211 Dumas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 29% in Desha County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

64 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

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

Dumas compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	Dumas	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	10%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	39%	29%
Households with no vehicle	18%	15%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,939	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around Dumas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
McGehee, AR	18 mi	438	29%
Monticello, AR	25 mi	1,405	34%
DeWitt, AR	29 mi	530	21%
Pine Bluff, AR	38 mi	6,653	33%
Warren, AR	38 mi	804	32%
Stuttgart, AR	42 mi	1,315	32%

Home health agencies serving Dumas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Chicot Memorial Medical Center Home Health Agenc	Lake Village, AR	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 265-9300
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154

Nursing homes near Dumas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Star City Rehab & Nursing Center	Star City, AR	21 mi	3 of 5	95	(870) 628-4144
The Woods, A Nightingale Community	Monticello, AR	25 mi	1 of 5	122	(870) 367-6852

Straight-line miles from the center of Dumas. 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 Dumas

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 40% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dumas?

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 40% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas, AR