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

Local figures

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

31%

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Columbia County)

1,762

residents 65 or older (16% of Magnolia)

8

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

510 Magnolia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Columbia County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Magnolia ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Magnolia compared with Columbia County and Arkansas

Census figure	Magnolia	Columbia County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	14%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,159	$33,730	—

Older residents in towns around Magnolia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Haynesville, LA	22 mi	558	26%
Springhill, LA	23 mi	985	21%
Camden, AR	30 mi	2,061	40%
El Dorado, AR	33 mi	3,131	26%
Hope, AR	34 mi	1,678	33%
Homer, LA	35 mi	343	15%

Home health agencies serving Magnolia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Camden, AR	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 498-4357
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
South Arkansas Home Health	El Dorado, AR	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 863-2250
Encompass Health Home Health	Texarkana, AR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 773-4900
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Magnolia Home Health Agency	Magnolia, AR	1.1 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 235-3598

Nursing homes near Magnolia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Green House Cottages Of Wentworth Place	Magnolia, AR	0.9 mi	5 of 5	126	(870) 234-1361
The Springs Magnolia	Magnolia, AR	5.1 mi	4 of 5	140	(870) 234-7000
The Blossoms At Stamps Rehab & Nursing Center	Stamps, AR	17 mi	5 of 5	94	(870) 533-4444

Straight-line miles from the center of Magnolia. 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 Magnolia

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 $3,097 monthly median income of Magnolia 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 Magnolia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Magnolia?

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 $3,097 monthly median income of Magnolia 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 Magnolia, AR