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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Boone County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Boone County)

3,118

residents 65 or older (23% of Harrison)

5

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

725 Harrison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Boone County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

210 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.1%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Harrison ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Harrison compared with Boone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Harrison	Boone County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	7.1%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,210	$41,373	—

Older residents in towns around Harrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Green Forest, AR	19 mi	255	44%
Hollister, MO	26 mi	878	7.7%
Berryville, AR	27 mi	889	33%
Branson, MO	27 mi	3,191	26%
Forsyth, MO	31 mi	1,007	18%
Huntsville, AR	36 mi	516	33%

Home health agencies serving Harrison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 280-2926
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Elite Home Health	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(800) 489-1307
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County	Cotter, AR	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500
Home Health Agency Of N AR Regional Med Center	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 414-4100

Nursing homes near Harrison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of MT Vista	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	154	(870) 741-7667
The Springs Of Harrison	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 741-3438
Hillcrest Home	Harrison, AR	0.8 mi	4 of 5	103	(870) 741-5001

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrison. 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 Harrison

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Harrison?

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison, AR