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

Local figures

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

33%

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Madison County)

516

residents 65 or older (16% of Huntsville)

10

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

140 Huntsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

83 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Huntsville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Huntsville compared with Madison County and Arkansas

Census figure	Huntsville	Madison County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	12%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.5%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,863	$40,725	—

Older residents in towns around Huntsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elkins, AR	17 mi	579	18%
Berryville, AR	21 mi	889	33%
Green Forest, AR	23 mi	255	44%
Fayetteville, AR	24 mi	9,725	17%
Springdale, AR	24 mi	9,148	23%
Johnson, AR	25 mi	228	25%

Home health agencies serving Huntsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Centerwell Home Health	Harrison, AR	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 280-2926
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 636-2611
Elite Home Health	Harrison, AR	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(800) 489-1307

Nursing homes near Huntsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowview Healthcare And Rehab	Huntsville, AR	0.7 mi	2 of 5	105	(479) 738-2021
The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen	Eureka Springs, AR	20 mi	1 of 5	100	(479) 253-7038
The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center	Berryville, AR	21 mi	1 of 5	114	(870) 423-6966

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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 29% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Huntsville?

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 29% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AR