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

Local figures

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

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36% in Jackson County)

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.5% in Jackson County)

1,488

residents 65 or older (19% of Newport)

7

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

458 Newport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 36% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

118 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Newport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Newport compared with Jackson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Newport	Jackson County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	36%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	9.5%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	7.8%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,194	$40,262	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Southside, AR	23 mi	674	18%
Batesville, AR	24 mi	1,802	35%
Bald Knob, AR	29 mi	400	42%
Bono, AR	31 mi	172	42%
Hoxie, AR	32 mi	494	52%
Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	11,363	30%

Home health agencies serving Newport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Unity Health Homecare	Newport, AR	2.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 523-0390
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463

Nursing homes near Newport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center	Newport, AR	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(870) 523-6539
The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center	Newport, AR	1.9 mi	3 of 5	130	(870) 523-9514
Mountain Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Batesville, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	110	(870) 251-1112

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. 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 Newport

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 $3,600 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Newport?

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 $3,600 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport, AR