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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Fork, AR: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Washington County)

441

residents 65 or older (14% of West Fork)

7

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

69 West Fork residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

35 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.9%).

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

West Fork compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	West Fork	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,076	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around West Fork

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Prairie Grove, AR	7.7 mi	1,063	17%
Farmington, AR	8.1 mi	1,392	26%
Fayetteville, AR	9.5 mi	9,725	17%
Elkins, AR	10 mi	579	18%
Lincoln, AR	13 mi	371	23%
Johnson, AR	14 mi	228	25%

Home health agencies serving West Fork

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Springdale, AR	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 756-5002
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Enhabit Home Health	Springdale, AR	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 442-6363
Northwest Home Health	Springdale, AR	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 751-1601
Care Iv Home Health	Fayetteville, AR	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 750-1155

Nursing homes near West Fork

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairie Grove Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Prairie Grove, AR	8.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(479) 846-2169
Katherine's Place At Wedington	Fayetteville, AR	9.7 mi	4 of 5	119	(479) 444-6108
Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville	Fayetteville, AR	10 mi	2 of 5	90	(479) 444-7001

Straight-line miles from the center of West Fork. 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 West Fork

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 31% of the $3,673 monthly median income of West Fork 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 West Fork: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Fork?

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 31% of the $3,673 monthly median income of West Fork 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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