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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Sebastian County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Sebastian County)

1,906

residents 65 or older (20% of Greenwood)

8

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

594 Greenwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 31% in Sebastian County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

133 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

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

Greenwood compared with Sebastian County and Arkansas

Census figure	Greenwood	Sebastian County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	11%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	6.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,564	$44,729	—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Barling, AR	8.5 mi	990	27%
Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	14,381	31%
Charleston, AR	12 mi	519	47%
Pocola, OK	13 mi	924	37%
Van Buren, AR	18 mi	4,133	30%
Booneville, AR	19 mi	572	46%

Home health agencies serving Greenwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	77 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 783-5550

Nursing homes near Greenwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pink Bud Home For The Golden Years	Greenwood, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(479) 996-4125
Ashton Place Health And Rehab, LLC	Barling, AR	9.1 mi	4 of 5	122	(479) 452-8181
Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, LLC	Fort Smith, AR	10 mi	3 of 5	125	(479) 409-2450

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood. 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 Greenwood

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 30% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Greenwood?

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 30% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood, AR