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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Polk County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Polk County)

1,166

residents 65 or older (21% of Mena)

5

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

311 Mena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

93 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Mena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mena compared with Polk County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mena	Polk County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	9.6%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,050	$42,295	—

Older residents in towns around Mena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waldron, AR	24 mi	456	22%
Heavener, OK	30 mi	426	26%
De Queen, AR	38 mi	718	59%
Poteau, OK	40 mi	1,451	26%
Booneville, AR	43 mi	572	46%
Greenwood, AR	43 mi	1,906	32%

Home health agencies serving Mena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Visiting Nurses Agency	Mena, AR	0.9 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-5458

Nursing homes near Mena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Green House Cottages Of Homewood	Mena, AR	2.2 mi	5 of 5	138	(479) 394-3511
The Springs Of Waldron	Waldron, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	105	(479) 637-3171

Straight-line miles from the center of Mena. 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 Mena

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 32% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Mena 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 Mena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mena?

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 32% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Mena 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 Mena, AR