In-Home Care for Veterans in Pocahontas, AR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pocahontas, AR: the local picture

292

veterans aged 65 or older (21% of residents 65+)

1,408

residents 65 or older (19% of Pocahontas)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Randolph County)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Randolph County)

About 292 Pocahontas residents aged 65 or older are veterans (21% of that age group; 17% in Randolph County), out of 483 veterans of all adult ages in town.

64% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (53% in Randolph County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pocahontas compared with Randolph County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pocahontas	Randolph County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	21%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	40%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,692	$36,085	—

Older residents in towns around Pocahontas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Walnut Ridge, AR	12 mi	1,020	10%
Hoxie, AR	16 mi	494	3.6%
Corning, AR	24 mi	758	11%
Bono, AR	26 mi	172	23%
Paragould, AR	30 mi	4,624	14%
Cherokee Village, AR	33 mi	1,626	25%

Hospitals near Pocahontas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center	Pocahontas, AR	2.0 mi	not rated	(870) 892-6000
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Walnut Ridge, AR	17 mi	not rated	(870) 886-1200
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center	Paragould, AR	29 mi	2 of 5	(870) 239-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pocahontas?

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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.