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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Washington County)

579

residents 65 or older (15% of Elkins)

8

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

106 Elkins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Elkins compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Elkins	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	5.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,603	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fayetteville, AR	8.8 mi	9,725	17%
West Fork, AR	10 mi	441	16%
Johnson, AR	12 mi	228	25%
Farmington, AR	13 mi	1,392	26%
Springdale, AR	14 mi	9,148	23%
Prairie Grove, AR	16 mi	1,063	17%

Home health agencies serving Elkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Northwest Home Health	Springdale, AR	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 751-1601
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Care Iv Home Health	Fayetteville, AR	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 750-1155

Nursing homes near Elkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville	Fayetteville, AR	8.6 mi	2 of 5	90	(479) 444-7001
Fayetteville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fayetteville, AR	8.8 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 521-4353
Butterfield Trail Village	Fayetteville, AR	9.4 mi	3 of 5	87	(479) 695-8065

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins. 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 Elkins

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 28% of the $4,050 monthly median income of Elkins 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 Elkins: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elkins?

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 28% of the $4,050 monthly median income of Elkins 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 Elkins, AR