Stroke Recovery Care in Southside, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Southside, AR: the local picture

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Batesville)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Independence County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.2% in Independence County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Southside: White River Medical Center in Batesville (5.5 mi); Unity Health - Newport in Newport (23 mi); Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

58 Southside residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.7%; 9.2% in Independence County), and 108 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Southside compared with Independence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Southside	Independence County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	9.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	9.1%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,083	$45,653	—

Older residents in towns around Southside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Batesville, AR	3.4 mi	1,802	14%
Newport, AR	23 mi	1,488	7.5%
Heber Springs, AR	27 mi	1,764	11%
Bald Knob, AR	28 mi	400	12%
Mountain View, AR	29 mi	939	8.2%
Searcy, AR	34 mi	3,936	8.6%

Hospitals near Southside

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
White River Medical Center	Batesville, AR	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(870) 262-1200
Unity Health - Newport	Newport, AR	23 mi	not rated	(870) 523-8911
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	24 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	27 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000

Home health agencies serving Southside

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	4.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Southside. 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 Southside

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 30% of the $3,840 monthly median income of Southside 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 Southside: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Southside?

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 30% of the $3,840 monthly median income of Southside 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 Southside, AR