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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hot Springs, AR: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Garland County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Garland County)

9,396

residents 65 or older (25% of Hot Springs)

9

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

2,685 Hot Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Garland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,007 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Hot Springs compared with Garland County and Arkansas

Census figure	Hot Springs	Garland County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	10.0%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	5.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,215	$47,691	—

Older residents in towns around Hot Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rockwell, AR	5.1 mi	864	13%
Piney, AR	5.4 mi	735	21%
Hot Springs Village, AR	13 mi	9,839	15%
Malvern, AR	15 mi	2,034	33%
Haskell, AR	23 mi	537	20%
Arkadelphia, AR	25 mi	1,301	26%

Home health agencies serving Hot Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Center Well Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 525-5888
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Care Iv Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	5.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 623-5656
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Elite Home Health	Hot Springs National Park, AR	3.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 627-0540

Nursing homes near Hot Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent	Hot Springs, AR	1.2 mi	5 of 5	152	(501) 624-7149
The Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hot Springs, AR	2.4 mi	4 of 5	125	(501) 262-4124
The Springs Of Red Oak	Hot Springs, AR	2.9 mi	3 of 5	80	(501) 262-1920

Straight-line miles from the center of Hot Springs. 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 Hot Springs

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 37% of the $3,101 monthly median income of Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hot Springs?

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 37% of the $3,101 monthly median income of Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, AR