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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Forrest City, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in St. Francis County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in St. Francis County)

1,468

residents 65 or older (12% of Forrest City)

4

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

433 Forrest City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in St. Francis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

119 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Forrest City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas

Census figure	Forrest City	St. Francis County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	18%	13%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,889	$35,293	—

Older residents in towns around Forrest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wynne, AR	15 mi	1,332	23%
Marianna, AR	17 mi	614	32%
Brinkley, AR	24 mi	648	49%
Helena-West Helena, AR	35 mi	1,622	28%
West Memphis, AR	35 mi	3,648	37%
Marion, AR	36 mi	1,714	19%

Home health agencies serving Forrest City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 261-0188
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Crossridge Comm Hospital Home Health	Wynne, AR	15 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 208-1140

Nursing homes near Forrest City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestpark Forrest City, LLC	Forrest City, AR	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 633-4260
River Ridge Rehabilitation And Care Center	Wynne, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 238-4400
Crestpark Wynne, LLC	Wynne, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 238-7941

Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Forrest City?

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City, AR