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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

29%

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in Van Buren County)

1,476

residents 65 or older (59% of Fairfield Bay)

6

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

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

320 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Fairfield Bay ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	16%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	8.4%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	59%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	38%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	29%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	19%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	35%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	34%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	18%

Home health agencies serving Fairfield Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 206-0025
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004

Nursing homes near Fairfield Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay	Fairfield Bay, AR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	55	(501) 884-3210
Ozark Health Nursing And Rehab Center	Clinton, AR	11 mi	4 of 5	118	(501) 745-7000
The Springs Of Greers Ferry	Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	4 of 5	140	(501) 362-8137

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Bay. 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 Fairfield Bay

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay, AR