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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Little Rock, AR: the local picture

24%

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

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Pulaski County)

31,836

residents 65 or older (16% of Little Rock)

17

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

7,333 Little Rock residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 24% in Pulaski County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,458 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Little Rock ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Little Rock	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,011	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Little Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shannon Hills, AR	7.8 mi	719	42%
North Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	10,878	28%
Landmark, AR	8.3 mi	676	7.7%
Alexander, AR	9.1 mi	299	23%
Maumelle, AR	9.1 mi	3,210	19%
Bryant, AR	11 mi	2,894	26%

Home health agencies serving Little Rock

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Nursing homes near Little Rock

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Barrow	Little Rock, AR	0.9 mi	4 of 5	139	(501) 224-4173
The Green House Cottages Of Poplar Grove	Little Rock, AR	1.1 mi	4 of 5	140	(501) 404-0500
The Blossoms At Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen	Little Rock, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	140	(501) 224-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Rock. 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 Little Rock

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Little Rock?

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR