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

Local figures

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

49%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42% in Dallas County)

14%

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

824

residents 65 or older (25% of Fordyce)

8

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

386 Fordyce residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (49%; 42% in Dallas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

111 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Fordyce compared with Dallas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fordyce	Dallas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	49%	42%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	12%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	18%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,944	$30,738	—

Older residents in towns around Fordyce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Warren, AR	25 mi	804	32%
Camden, AR	30 mi	2,061	40%
Sheridan, AR	35 mi	952	25%
Pine Bluff, AR	36 mi	6,653	33%
White Hall, AR	36 mi	771	16%
Monticello, AR	38 mi	1,405	34%

Home health agencies serving Fordyce

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Camden, AR	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 498-4357
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Trinity Home Health Of Southern Arkansas, LLC	Camden, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 836-1301
Elite Home Health	Fordyce, AR	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 352-2603
Bradley County Medical Center Home Health Agency	Warren, AR	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 226-3790
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708

Nursing homes near Fordyce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC	Fordyce, AR	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 352-2104
The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills	Rison, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	106	(870) 325-6202

Straight-line miles from the center of Fordyce. 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 Fordyce

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fordyce?

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce, AR