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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Clay County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Clay County)

664

residents 65 or older (19% of Piggott)

6

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

182 Piggott residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 26% in Clay County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

81 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Piggott ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Piggott compared with Clay County and Arkansas

Census figure	Piggott	Clay County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,582	$38,279	—

Older residents in towns around Piggott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kennett, MO	13 mi	2,130	32%
Malden, MO	19 mi	753	34%
Corning, AR	21 mi	758	22%
Portageville, MO	28 mi	387	38%
Poplar Bluff, MO	29 mi	3,268	39%
Paragould, AR	29 mi	4,624	32%

Home health agencies serving Piggott

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Five Rivers Medical Center Home Health	Pocahontas, AR	45 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 892-6070
Piggott Community Hospital Home Health	Corning, AR	22 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 598-3133

Nursing homes near Piggott

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC	Piggott, AR	0.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(870) 598-2291
Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living	Campbell, MO	9.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 246-2155
Rector Nursing And Rehab	Rector, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 595-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Piggott. 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 Piggott

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Piggott?

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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.

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