In-Home Parkinson's Care in Helena-West Helena, AR

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Helena-West Helena, AR: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Phillips County)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (15% in Phillips County)

1,622

residents 65 or older (18% of Helena-West Helena)

2

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

439 Helena-West Helena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 29% in Phillips County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

272 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (18%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Helena-West Helena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Helena-West Helena compared with Phillips County and Arkansas

Census figure	Helena-West Helena	Phillips County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	15%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	16%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	21%	17%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,380	$31,843	—

Older residents in towns around Helena-West Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marianna, AR	19 mi	614	32%
Clarksdale, MS	24 mi	2,332	27%
Forrest City, AR	35 mi	1,468	32%
Senatobia, MS	37 mi	1,295	13%
Brinkley, AR	41 mi	648	49%
Hernando, MS	42 mi	3,087	28%

Home health agencies serving Helena-West Helena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Forrest City, AR	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 261-0188

Nursing homes near Helena-West Helena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestpark Helena, LLC	Helena, AR	0.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(870) 338-9886
Tunica County Health & Rehab, LLC	Tunica, MS	18 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 363-3164
Crestpark Marianna, L L C	Marianna, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 295-3466

Straight-line miles from the center of Helena-West Helena. 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 Helena-West Helena

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 41% of the $2,782 monthly median income of Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Helena-West Helena?

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 41% of the $2,782 monthly median income of Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena, AR