Stroke Recovery Care in Pottsville, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Pottsville, AR: the local picture

5.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Russellville)

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Pope County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.7% in Pope County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Pottsville: St Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville (5.4 mi); Dardanelle Regional Medical Center in Dardanelle (7.5 mi); Chi St Vincent Morrilton in Morrilton (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

38 Pottsville residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.2%; 8.7% in Pope County), and 115 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Pottsville compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pottsville	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,135	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Pottsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Russellville, AR	5.4 mi	3,714	11%
Dardanelle, AR	5.9 mi	672	23%
Atkins, AR	6.3 mi	481	6.1%
Morrilton, AR	19 mi	1,388	14%
Clarksville, AR	28 mi	1,609	8.5%
Conway, AR	35 mi	7,727	8.6%

Hospitals near Pottsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Marys Regional Medical Center	Russellville, AR	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(479) 968-2841
Dardanelle Regional Medical Center	Dardanelle, AR	7.5 mi	not rated	(479) 229-4677
Chi St Vincent Morrilton	Morrilton, AR	19 mi	not rated	(501) 977-2300
Chambers Memorial Hospital	Danville, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	(479) 495-2241

Home health agencies serving Pottsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Russellville, AR	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 964-0072
Centerwell Home Health	Russellville, AR	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(479) 890-4834
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	77 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194

Straight-line miles from the center of Pottsville. 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 Pottsville

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 37% of the $3,095 monthly median income of Pottsville 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 Pottsville: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Pottsville?

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 37% of the $3,095 monthly median income of Pottsville 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 Pottsville, AR