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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Hot Spring County)

0.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Hot Spring County)

759

residents 65 or older (29% of Salem)

7

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

164 Salem residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 28% in Hot Spring County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

6 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.8%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Salem ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Salem compared with Hot Spring County and Arkansas

Census figure	Salem	Hot Spring County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.8%	8.6%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	6.6%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	29%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,944	$42,129	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Benton, AR	3.7 mi	5,892	30%
Bryant, AR	4.1 mi	2,894	26%
Alexander, AR	6.3 mi	299	23%
Shannon Hills, AR	9.1 mi	719	42%
Haskell, AR	9.6 mi	537	20%
Little Rock, AR	13 mi	31,836	24%

Home health agencies serving Salem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	127 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
Baxter Health Home Health	Cotter, AR	113 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500
Spring River Home Health Agency	Salem, AR	127 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 895-2627
Spring River Home Health Agency, Inc	Thayer, MO	143 mi	3 of 5	—	(417) 821-1182

Nursing homes near Salem

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	2.9 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center	Bryant, AR	4.2 mi	3 of 5	116	(501) 847-0777

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

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 30% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Salem?

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 30% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem, AR