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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Walnut Ridge, AR: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37% in Lawrence County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (15% in Lawrence County)

1,020

residents 65 or older (19% of Walnut Ridge)

8

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

284 Walnut Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 37% in Lawrence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

81 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Walnut Ridge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Walnut Ridge compared with Lawrence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Walnut Ridge	Lawrence County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	37%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	15%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,152	$30,740	—

Older residents in towns around Walnut Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hoxie, AR	3.7 mi	494	52%
Pocahontas, AR	12 mi	1,408	37%
Bono, AR	15 mi	172	42%
Jonesboro, AR	24 mi	11,363	30%
Paragould, AR	24 mi	4,624	32%
Brookland, AR	25 mi	302	18%

Home health agencies serving Walnut Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034

Nursing homes near Walnut Ridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawrence Hall Health & Rehabilitation	Walnut Ridge, AR	1.4 mi	3 of 5	110	(870) 886-1295
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge	Walnut Ridge, AR	1.6 mi	5 of 5	119	(870) 886-9022
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Pocahontas, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	97	(870) 892-2523

Straight-line miles from the center of Walnut Ridge. 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 Walnut Ridge

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 55% of the $2,096 monthly median income of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Walnut Ridge?

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 55% of the $2,096 monthly median income of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, AR