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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Miller County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Miller County)

4,984

residents 65 or older (17% of Texarkana)

6

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

1,445 Texarkana residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 27% in Miller County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

534 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Texarkana ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Texarkana compared with Miller County and Arkansas

Census figure	Texarkana	Miller County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	10%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$39,375	—

Older residents in towns around Texarkana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Texarkana, TX	5.7 mi	6,499	23%
Wake Village, TX	8.1 mi	813	23%
Nash, TX	8.5 mi	515	36%
Ashdown, AR	18 mi	813	29%
Atlanta, TX	25 mi	1,140	39%
New Boston, TX	25 mi	974	22%

Home health agencies serving Texarkana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Texarkana, AR	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 330-7796
Elara Caring	Texarkana, AR	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 772-0958
Amedisys Home Health	De Queen, AR	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 642-4214
Little River Memorial Hospital Home Health	Ashdown, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 898-4120
Encompass Health Home Health	Texarkana, AR	6.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 773-4900
Elite Home Health	Nashville, AR	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 845-8206

Nursing homes near Texarkana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Texarkana	Texarkana, AR	2.3 mi	4 of 5	173	(870) 772-4427
Bailey Creek Health And Rehab	Texarkana, AR	2.9 mi	2 of 5	74	(870) 774-3581
The Cottages At Texarkana	Texarkana, AR	3.2 mi	3 of 5	140	(870) 773-7515

Straight-line miles from the center of Texarkana. 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 Texarkana

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 36% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Texarkana 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 Texarkana: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Texarkana?

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 36% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Texarkana 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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