In-Home Personal Care in Heber Springs, AR

Local figures

Personal Care in Heber Springs, AR: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.4% in Cleburne County)

29%

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

271

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

6

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

About 172 Heber Springs residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 8.4% in Cleburne County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

451 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

271 of the 1,764 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Heber Springs compared with Cleburne County and Arkansas

Census figure	Heber Springs	Cleburne County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	26%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,599	$53,499	—

Older residents in towns around Heber Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Fairfield Bay, AR	15 mi	1,476	16%
Searcy, AR	24 mi	3,936	8.6%
Clinton, AR	25 mi	530	4.3%
Mountain View, AR	25 mi	939	8.2%
Southside, AR	27 mi	674	9.7%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	4.2%

Home health agencies with aides serving Heber Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 206-0025

Straight-line miles from the center of Heber Springs. 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 Heber Springs

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 $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Heber Springs?

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 $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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.