In-Home Personal Care in Little Rock, AR

Local figures

Personal Care in Little Rock, AR: the local picture

7.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Pulaski County)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pulaski County)

3,907

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

17

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

About 2,281 Little Rock residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4%; 7.0% in Pulaski County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

7,333 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

3,907 of the 31,836 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Little Rock	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	9.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,011	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Little Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Shannon Hills, AR	7.8 mi	719	28%
North Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	10,878	8.0%
Landmark, AR	8.3 mi	676	4.0%
Alexander, AR	9.1 mi	299	0.0%
Maumelle, AR	9.1 mi	3,210	4.0%
Bryant, AR	11 mi	2,894	6.7%

Home health agencies with aides serving Little Rock

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Rock. 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 Little Rock

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Little Rock?

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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.