Senior Transportation in Horseshoe Bend, AR

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Horseshoe Bend, AR: the local picture

3.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.6% in Izard County)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Salem)

806

residents 65 or older (32% of Horseshoe Bend)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Izard County)

About 40 Horseshoe Bend households, 3.8%, have no vehicle (5.6% in Izard 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 Horseshoe Bend: Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem (13 mi); Izard Regional Hospital LLC in Calico Rock (26 mi); Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View (32 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

34% 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.

Horseshoe Bend compared with Izard County and Arkansas

Census figure	Horseshoe Bend	Izard County	Arkansas
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.6%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	42%	40%
Residents 65 or older	32%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	19%	12%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.3%	1.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,063	$39,110	—

Older residents in towns around Horseshoe Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Cherokee Village, AR	11 mi	1,626	2.8%
Batesville, AR	32 mi	1,802	8.1%
Mountain View, AR	32 mi	939	23%
Southside, AR	35 mi	674	9.5%
West Plains, MO	37 mi	2,383	9.2%
Mountain Home, AR	37 mi	4,330	8.0%

Hospitals near Horseshoe Bend

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital	Salem, AR	13 mi	not rated	(870) 895-2691
Izard Regional Hospital LLC	Calico Rock, AR	26 mi	not rated	(870) 297-2400
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	32 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361
White River Medical Center	Batesville, AR	35 mi	3 of 5	(870) 262-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Horseshoe Bend. 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 Horseshoe Bend

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 $3,755 monthly median income of Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Horseshoe Bend?

Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Horseshoe Bend (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (870) 895-2691. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Horseshoe Bend?

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 $3,755 monthly median income of Horseshoe Bend 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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