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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pine Bluff, AR: the local picture

33%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Jefferson County)

6,653

residents 65 or older (17% of Pine Bluff)

10

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

2,092 Pine Bluff residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

739 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Pine Bluff ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pine Bluff compared with Jefferson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pine Bluff	Jefferson County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	10%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	7.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,280	$42,056	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Hall, AR	6.5 mi	771	16%
Sheridan, AR	25 mi	952	25%
East End, AR	30 mi	1,103	16%
Landmark, AR	32 mi	676	7.7%
Stuttgart, AR	33 mi	1,315	32%
Fordyce, AR	36 mi	824	49%

Home health agencies serving Pine Bluff

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	73 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	135 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463

Nursing homes near Pine Bluff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Pine Bluff	Pine Bluff, AR	3.4 mi	2 of 5	103	(870) 534-8153
Trinity Village Medical Center	Pine Bluff, AR	3.4 mi	3 of 5	94	(870) 879-3117
Pine Bluff Transitional Care	Pine Bluff, AR	3.9 mi	1 of 5	177	(870) 541-0342

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Bluff. 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 Pine Bluff

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pine Bluff?

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff, AR