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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Garland County)

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Garland County)

864

residents 65 or older (22% of Rockwell)

0

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

111 Rockwell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 24% in Garland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Rockwell compared with Garland County and Arkansas

Census figure	Rockwell	Garland County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	10.0%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,625	$47,691	—

Older residents in towns around Rockwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Piney, AR	2.7 mi	735	21%
Hot Springs, AR	5.1 mi	9,396	29%
Hot Springs Village, AR	16 mi	9,839	15%
Malvern, AR	19 mi	2,034	33%
Arkadelphia, AR	24 mi	1,301	26%
Haskell, AR	28 mi	537	20%

Nursing homes near Rockwell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Hamilton Health And Rehab	Hot Springs, AR	2.0 mi	3 of 5	84	(501) 767-7530
Quapaw Care And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Hot Springs, AR	2.7 mi	3 of 5	126	(501) 525-7140
The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent	Hot Springs, AR	5.1 mi	5 of 5	152	(501) 624-7149

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockwell. 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 Rockwell

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 21% of the $5,469 monthly median income of Rockwell 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 Rockwell: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockwell?

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 21% of the $5,469 monthly median income of Rockwell 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 Rockwell, AR