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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Drew County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Drew County)

1,405

residents 65 or older (17% of Monticello)

9

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

432 Monticello residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 33% in Drew County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

94 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

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

Monticello compared with Drew County and Arkansas

Census figure	Monticello	Drew County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	33%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	9.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	40%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,185	$31,908	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Warren, AR	16 mi	804	32%
McGehee, AR	23 mi	438	29%
Dumas, AR	25 mi	842	25%
Hamburg, AR	28 mi	326	44%
North Crossett, AR	32 mi	491	43%
Crossett, AR	36 mi	1,173	45%

Home health agencies serving Monticello

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	0.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Bradley County Medical Center Home Health Agency	Warren, AR	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 226-3790
Acmc Family Home Health	Crossett, AR	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 364-5555
Elite Home Health	Fordyce, AR	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 352-2603
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew County	Monticello, AR	0.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 367-1154

Nursing homes near Monticello

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Woods, A Nightingale Community	Monticello, AR	0.6 mi	1 of 5	122	(870) 367-6852
Belle View Estates Rehabilitation And Care Center	Monticello, AR	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 367-0044
Chapel Woods Health And Rehabilitation	Warren, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	140	(870) 226-6766

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 62% of the $1,849 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Monticello?

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 62% of the $1,849 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello, AR