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Arkansas In-Home Care by the Numbers
What In-Home Care Costs in Arkansas
The Arkansas median for a home health aide is $4,767 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 29% below the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $25 an hour, an Arkansas veteran who needs help mornings and evenings only may spend far less than the full-time median.
| Type of care | Arkansas per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $4,767 | $6,673 | 81% |
| Adult day care | $1,647 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $4,637 | $6,200 | 83% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $7,452 | $9,581 | 52% |
All Arkansas figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Check Arkansas Aid & Attendance Eligibility for In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. An Arkansas veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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173,377 Veterans Call Arkansas Home
Arkansas is home to 173,377 veterans, 86,140 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Arkansas had 20,310 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 21.5% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Where Arkansas In-Home Care Partners Are
Patriot Angels works with 8 in-home care providers in Arkansas.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonville | 1 | 1 |
| Conway | 1 | 1 |
| Fayetteville | 1 | 1 |
| Fort Smith | 1 | 1 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 1 |
| Jonesboro | 1 | 1 |
| Little Rock | 1 | 1 |
| Searcy | 1 | 1 |
Operators with the most Arkansas locations: Cornerstone Caregiving (8).
Featured Arkansas Partners
Licensing for Arkansas Home Care Agencies
Arkansas requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Private Care Agency license, issued by Arkansas Department of Health. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
Agencies that employ caregivers carry the payroll and injury coverage; hiring privately shifts that to your family.
Arkansas Programs That Help With In-Home Care
ARChoices in Homecare
Arkansas Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Arkansas.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Arkansas home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Arkansas City
8 Arkansas cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma.
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Arkansas In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Arkansas?
The Arkansas median is $4,767 a month for 44 hours a week, about $25 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Arkansas?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay an Arkansas agency or a private caregiver.
Do Arkansas home care agencies need a license?
Yes. Arkansas licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does Arkansas Medicaid pay for care at home?
ARChoices in Homecare can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Arkansas?
8 providers in 8 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
The national in-home care guide covers how it works anywhere. Come back here for Arkansas costs and partners.
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