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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Washington County)

228

residents 65 or older (6.2% of Johnson)

1

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

56 Johnson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Johnson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Johnson compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Johnson	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	6.2%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.6%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.1%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Johnson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springdale, AR	4.1 mi	9,148	23%
Fayetteville, AR	4.3 mi	9,725	17%
Tontitown, AR	4.4 mi	1,128	24%
Elm Springs, AR	6.1 mi	414	24%
Farmington, AR	8.0 mi	1,392	26%
Lowell, AR	8.5 mi	1,302	26%

Home health agencies serving Johnson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Washington Regional Home Health	Fayetteville, AR	2.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 713-1840

Nursing homes near Johnson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Hills Life Care And Rehab	Fayetteville, AR	2.3 mi	5 of 5	92	(479) 444-9000
Butterfield Trail Village	Fayetteville, AR	2.4 mi	3 of 5	87	(479) 695-8065
Fayetteville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fayetteville, AR	2.9 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 521-4353

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnson. 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 Johnson

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. 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 Johnson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Johnson?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Johnson, AR