In-Home Care for Veterans in Heber Springs, AR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Heber Springs, AR: the local picture

255

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

1,764

residents 65 or older (25% of Heber Springs)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cleburne County)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Cleburne County)

About 255 Heber Springs residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 19% in Cleburne County), out of 601 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Cleburne County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Heber Springs compared with Cleburne County and Arkansas

Census figure	Heber Springs	Cleburne County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	40%
Residents 65 or older	25%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,599	$53,499	—

Older residents in towns around Heber Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Fairfield Bay, AR	15 mi	1,476	17%
Searcy, AR	24 mi	3,936	20%
Clinton, AR	25 mi	530	15%
Mountain View, AR	25 mi	939	20%
Southside, AR	27 mi	674	4.9%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	22%

Hospitals near Heber Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	22 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361
White County Medical Center	Searcy, AR	24 mi	2 of 5	(501) 278-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Heber Springs. 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 Heber Springs

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 $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Heber Springs?

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 $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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.