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

Local figures

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

20%

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

7.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Pulaski County)

5,874

residents 65 or older (18% of Sherwood)

11

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

1,130 Sherwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 24% in Pulaski County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

431 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Sherwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sherwood compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sherwood	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,284	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gibson, AR	4.0 mi	873	18%
Jacksonville, AR	4.6 mi	3,435	33%
North Little Rock, AR	5.2 mi	10,878	28%
Maumelle, AR	11 mi	3,210	19%
Little Rock, AR	12 mi	31,836	24%
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	21%

Home health agencies serving Sherwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Monticello, AR	88 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 412-4610
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400

Nursing homes near Sherwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Sherwood, AR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	98	(501) 834-9960
Lakewood Health And Rehab, LLC	North Little Rock, AR	4.3 mi	4 of 5	85	(501) 791-2323
Premier At The Springs	North Little Rock, AR	4.4 mi	1 of 5	132	(501) 955-2108

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 22% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sherwood?

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 22% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood, AR