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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Van Buren, AR: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Crawford County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.7% in Crawford County)

4,133

residents 65 or older (17% of Van Buren)

7

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

1,169 Van Buren residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 26% in Crawford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

244 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

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

Van Buren compared with Crawford County and Arkansas

Census figure	Van Buren	Crawford County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	9.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,206	$44,828	—

Older residents in towns around Van Buren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Smith, AR	7.1 mi	14,381	31%
Alma, AR	8.4 mi	782	25%
Roland, OK	9.1 mi	411	35%
Barling, AR	9.4 mi	990	27%
Muldrow, OK	14 mi	509	34%
Pocola, OK	15 mi	924	37%

Home health agencies serving Van Buren

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	6.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	7.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.	Fort Smith, AR	6.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 783-5550

Nursing homes near Van Buren

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Springs Rehabilitation And Health Center	Van Buren, AR	0.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(479) 474-5276
The Blossoms At Van Buren Rehab And Nursing Center	Van Buren, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	129	(479) 474-6885
Van Buren Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Van Buren, AR	1.6 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 474-8021

Straight-line miles from the center of Van Buren. 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 Van Buren

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 26% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Van Buren 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 Van Buren: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Van Buren?

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 26% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Van Buren 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 Van Buren, AR