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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Prairie Grove, AR: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Washington County)

1,063

residents 65 or older (14% of Prairie Grove)

9

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

181 Prairie Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

189 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (18%).

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

Prairie Grove compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Prairie Grove	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,136	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Prairie Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Farmington, AR	4.5 mi	1,392	26%
Lincoln, AR	6.9 mi	371	23%
West Fork, AR	7.7 mi	441	16%
Fayetteville, AR	9.7 mi	9,725	17%
Johnson, AR	12 mi	228	25%
Tontitown, AR	13 mi	1,128	24%

Home health agencies serving Prairie Grove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 636-2611
Northwest Home Health	Springdale, AR	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 751-1601

Nursing homes near Prairie Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairie Grove Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Prairie Grove, AR	1.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(479) 846-2169
Katherine's Place At Wedington	Fayetteville, AR	7.4 mi	4 of 5	119	(479) 444-6108
Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville	Fayetteville, AR	10 mi	2 of 5	90	(479) 444-7001

Straight-line miles from the center of Prairie Grove. 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 Prairie Grove

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 31% of the $3,761 monthly median income of Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Prairie Grove?

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 31% of the $3,761 monthly median income of Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove, AR