Senior Transportation in Fairfield Bay, AR

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Van Buren County)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clinton)

1,476

residents 65 or older (59% of Fairfield Bay)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Van Buren County)

About 106 Fairfield Bay households, 7.0%, have no vehicle (6.4% in Van Buren County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fairfield Bay: Ozark Health in Clinton (12 mi); Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs in Heber Springs (14 mi); Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View (20 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.4%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	59%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	15%	12%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.7%	1.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	12%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	9.9%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	23%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	4.3%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	1.9%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	9.5%

Hospitals near Fairfield Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ozark Health	Clinton, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	(501) 745-7000
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361
Izard Regional Hospital LLC	Calico Rock, AR	36 mi	not rated	(870) 297-2400

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

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Fairfield Bay

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 $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Fairfield Bay: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fairfield Bay?

Ozark Health in Clinton, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Fairfield Bay (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 745-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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