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

Local figures

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

3.4%

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

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Benton County)

686

residents 65 or older (16% of Gentry)

9

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

23 Gentry residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (3.4%; 20% in Benton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Gentry ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gentry compared with Benton County and Arkansas

Census figure	Gentry	Benton County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	3.4%	20%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	7.3%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	5.5%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	2.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,964	$61,303	—

Older residents in towns around Gentry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Siloam Springs, AR	5.6 mi	1,977	25%
Centerton, AR	13 mi	1,586	19%
Gravette, AR	14 mi	552	25%
Elm Springs, AR	15 mi	414	24%
Cave Springs, AR	15 mi	532	15%
Tontitown, AR	15 mi	1,128	24%

Home health agencies serving Gentry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	18 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	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 636-2611
Northwest Home Health	Springdale, AR	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 751-1601
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978

Nursing homes near Gentry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Siloam Healthcare, LLC	Siloam Springs, AR	5.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(479) 524-3128
Quail Ridge Living Center, Inc	Colcord, OK	6.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(918) 422-5138
Apple Creek Health And Rehab, LLC	Centerton, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	114	(479) 224-4817

Straight-line miles from the center of Gentry. 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 Gentry

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 18% of the $6,330 monthly median income of Gentry 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 Gentry: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gentry?

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 18% of the $6,330 monthly median income of Gentry 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 Gentry, AR