Stroke Recovery Care in Waldron, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Waldron, AR: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waldron)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Scott County)

4.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3% in Scott County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Waldron: Mercy Hospital Waldron in Waldron (1.0 mi); Mercy Hospital Booneville in Booneville (19 mi); Mena Regional Health System in Mena (23 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

16 Waldron residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1%; 7.3% in Scott County), and 87 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Waldron compared with Scott County and Arkansas

Census figure	Waldron	Scott County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	7.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	8.4%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,797	$37,000	—

Older residents in towns around Waldron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Booneville, AR	19 mi	572	8.6%
Greenwood, AR	23 mi	1,906	9.7%
Mena, AR	24 mi	1,166	12%
Charleston, AR	27 mi	519	12%
Heavener, OK	29 mi	426	16%
Barling, AR	31 mi	990	20%

Hospitals near Waldron

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Waldron	Waldron, AR	1.0 mi	not rated	(479) 637-4135
Mercy Hospital Booneville	Booneville, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	(479) 675-2800
Mena Regional Health System	Mena, AR	23 mi	not rated	(479) 394-6100
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center	Poteau, OK	31 mi	4 of 5	(918) 647-8167

Home health agencies serving Waldron

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Waldron, AR	1.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(479) 637-0914
Adoration Home Health	Van Buren, AR	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 474-4892
Elite Home Health	Mena, AR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 394-1812
Access Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(479) 441-5850
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	98 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 Waldron. 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 Waldron

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Waldron?

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron, AR