Senior Transportation in Morrilton, AR

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Morrilton, AR: the local picture

16%

of households have no vehicle (7.8% in Conway County)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morrilton)

1,388

residents 65 or older (20% of Morrilton)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Conway County)

About 442 Morrilton households, 16%, have no vehicle (7.8% in Conway 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 Morrilton: Chi St Vincent Morrilton in Morrilton (1.0 mi); Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc in Conway (16 mi); Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway in Conway (19 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

37% 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.

Morrilton compared with Conway County and Arkansas

Census figure	Morrilton	Conway County	Arkansas
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.8%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	40%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,321	$43,256	—

Older residents in towns around Morrilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Atkins, AR	13 mi	481	2.5%
Conway, AR	16 mi	7,727	5.7%
Pottsville, AR	19 mi	413	3.5%
Greenbrier, AR	21 mi	769	4.3%
Mayflower, AR	22 mi	520	4.4%
Russellville, AR	24 mi	3,714	7.3%

Hospitals near Morrilton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Vincent Morrilton	Morrilton, AR	1.0 mi	not rated	(501) 977-2300
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc	Conway, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	(501) 329-3831
Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway	Conway, AR	19 mi	2 of 5	(501) 585-2000
St Marys Regional Medical Center	Russellville, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	(479) 968-2841

Straight-line miles from the center of Morrilton. 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 Morrilton

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 33% of the $3,527 monthly median income of Morrilton 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 Morrilton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Morrilton?

Chi St Vincent Morrilton in Morrilton, about 1.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Morrilton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 977-2300. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Morrilton?

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 33% of the $3,527 monthly median income of Morrilton 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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