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

Local figures

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

22%

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

6.1%

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

821

residents 65 or older (19% of Lonoke)

9

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

159 Lonoke residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 24% in Lonoke County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

45 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

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

Lonoke compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Lonoke	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	10.0%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,472	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lonoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksonville, AR	14 mi	3,435	33%
Cabot, AR	14 mi	3,706	21%
Austin, AR	16 mi	278	12%
Ward, AR	16 mi	511	24%
Sherwood, AR	17 mi	5,874	20%
North Little Rock, AR	19 mi	10,878	28%

Home health agencies serving Lonoke

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	25 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	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777

Nursing homes near Lonoke

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnes Healthcare	Lonoke, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	141	(501) 676-3700
Lonoke Health And Rehab Center, LLC	Lonoke, AR	1.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(501) 676-2600
Chambers Health And Rehabilitation	Carlisle, AR	9.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 552-7150

Straight-line miles from the center of Lonoke. 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 Lonoke

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 $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lonoke?

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 $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke, AR