In-Home Care for Veterans in Forrest City, AR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Forrest City, AR: the local picture

135

veterans aged 65 or older (9.2% of residents 65+)

1,468

residents 65 or older (12% of Forrest City)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in St. Francis County)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in St. Francis County)

About 135 Forrest City residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.2% of that age group; 16% in St. Francis County), out of 380 veterans of all adult ages in town.

45% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in St. Francis County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas

Census figure	Forrest City	St. Francis County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.2%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	20%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,889	$35,293	—

Older residents in towns around Forrest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Wynne, AR	15 mi	1,332	17%
Marianna, AR	17 mi	614	10%
Brinkley, AR	24 mi	648	0.0%
Helena-West Helena, AR	35 mi	1,622	8.1%
West Memphis, AR	35 mi	3,648	13%
Marion, AR	36 mi	1,714	14%

Hospitals near Forrest City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Forrest City Medical Center	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	not rated	(870) 261-0000
Crossridge Community Hospital	Wynne, AR	15 mi	not rated	(870) 238-3300
Helena Regional Medical Center	Helena, AR	35 mi	not rated	(870) 338-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Forrest City?

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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.