Stroke Recovery Care in Barling, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Barling, AR: the local picture

5.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Smith)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Sebastian County)

20%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (11% in Sebastian County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Barling: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith in Fort Smith (5.9 mi); Baptist Health - Fort Smith in Fort Smith (8.0 mi); Baptist Health - Van Buren in Van Buren (9.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

176 Barling residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (20%; 11% in Sebastian County), and 237 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Barling compared with Sebastian County and Arkansas

Census figure	Barling	Sebastian County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	6.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,283	$44,729	—

Older residents in towns around Barling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Fort Smith, AR	5.5 mi	14,381	13%
Greenwood, AR	8.5 mi	1,906	9.7%
Van Buren, AR	9.4 mi	4,133	5.7%
Alma, AR	12 mi	782	5.1%
Pocola, OK	12 mi	924	15%
Charleston, AR	13 mi	519	12%

Hospitals near Barling

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith	Fort Smith, AR	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(479) 314-6000
Baptist Health - Fort Smith	Fort Smith, AR	8.0 mi	2 of 5	(479) 441-4000
Baptist Health - Van Buren	Van Buren, AR	9.0 mi	not rated	(479) 474-3401
Mercy Hospital Booneville	Booneville, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	(479) 675-2800

Home health agencies serving Barling

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home 1	Fort Smith, AR	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(479) 452-0424
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	5.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	8.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	68 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Barling

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 38% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Barling 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 for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Barling: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Barling?

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 38% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Barling 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 does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Barling, AR