Stroke Recovery Care in Newport, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Newport, AR: the local picture

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newport)

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36% in Jackson County)

7.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8% in Jackson County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Newport: Unity Health - Newport in Newport (2.2 mi); White River Medical Center in Batesville (19 mi); Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. in Jonesboro (28 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

93 Newport residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5%; 7.8% in Jackson County), and 458 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Newport compared with Jackson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Newport	Jackson County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	7.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	36%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	9.5%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,194	$40,262	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Southside, AR	23 mi	674	9.7%
Batesville, AR	24 mi	1,802	14%
Bald Knob, AR	29 mi	400	12%
Bono, AR	31 mi	172	21%
Hoxie, AR	32 mi	494	16%
Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	11,363	9.3%

Hospitals near Newport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Unity Health - Newport	Newport, AR	2.2 mi	not rated	(870) 523-8911
White River Medical Center	Batesville, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	(870) 262-1200
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.	Jonesboro, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	(870) 972-7000
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Walnut Ridge, AR	33 mi	not rated	(870) 886-1200

Home health agencies serving Newport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Unity Health Homecare	Newport, AR	2.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(870) 523-0390

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. 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 Newport

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Newport?

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport, AR