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

Local figures

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

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Randolph County)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (18% in Randolph County)

1,408

residents 65 or older (19% of Pocahontas)

10

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

459 Pocahontas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 30% in Randolph County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

293 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (24%).

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

Pocahontas compared with Randolph County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pocahontas	Randolph County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	24%	18%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.6%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,692	$36,085	—

Older residents in towns around Pocahontas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walnut Ridge, AR	12 mi	1,020	32%
Hoxie, AR	16 mi	494	52%
Corning, AR	24 mi	758	22%
Bono, AR	26 mi	172	42%
Paragould, AR	30 mi	4,624	32%
Cherokee Village, AR	33 mi	1,626	21%

Home health agencies serving Pocahontas

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
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152

Nursing homes near Pocahontas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Pocahontas, AR	2.2 mi	3 of 5	97	(870) 892-2523
Randolph County Nursing Home	Pocahontas, AR	2.2 mi	5 of 5	140	(870) 892-5214
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge	Walnut Ridge, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	119	(870) 886-9022

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pocahontas?

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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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