In-Home Care for Veterans in Fairfield Bay, AR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

258

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

1,476

residents 65 or older (59% of Fairfield Bay)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Van Buren County)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Van Buren County)

About 258 Fairfield Bay residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 20% in Van Buren County), out of 436 veterans of all adult ages in town.

38% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Van Buren County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	59%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	15%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	14%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	20%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	22%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	23%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	4.9%

Hospitals near Fairfield Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ozark Health	Clinton, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	(501) 745-7000
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Fairfield Bay

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Fairfield Bay: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.