Personal Care in DeWitt, AR: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in DeWitt, AR: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (14% in Arkansas County)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Arkansas County)

55

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

5

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

About 52 DeWitt residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 14% in Arkansas County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

102 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

55 of the 530 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

DeWitt compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	DeWitt	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	29%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,125	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around DeWitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	1,315	17%
Dumas, AR	29 mi	842	5.5%
Pine Bluff, AR	39 mi	6,653	13%
Brinkley, AR	42 mi	648	11%
White Hall, AR	44 mi	771	5.5%
Helena-West Helena, AR	44 mi	1,622	16%

Home health agencies with aides serving DeWitt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Delta Memorial Hospital Hha	Dumas, AR	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 382-4045
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	112 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004
Area Agency On Aging Of Se AR Inc	Star City, AR	39 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 543-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of DeWitt. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in DeWitt

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in DeWitt: common questions

How much does personal care cost in DeWitt?

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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 Personal Care in DeWitt, AR