Welcome to Horne Hearing Center!

Dr. Rachel Horne, AuD, CCC-A, provides full hearing diagnostic tests and treatment, along with selling and servicing all major hearing aid brands.
To schedule your appointment, call us at 479-886-0908 or email us at Office@hornehearing.com.

Welcome to Horne Hearing Center!

Dr. Rachel Horne, AuD, CCC-A, provides full hearing diagnostic tests and treatment, along with all brands of hearing aids.
To schedule your appointment, call us at 479-886-0908 or email us at Office@hornehearing.com.

Local Hearing Services

Doctor of Audiology Rachel Horne provides full diagnostic hearing evaluations. This is a five-part test to diagnose what type of hearing loss a patient has, giving direction to what type of treatment is needed.

Patients requiring hearing amplification receive counseling on the best available options.

Hearing aids are selected based on the patient’s type of hearing loss and lifestyle.

Hearing aids are programmed for each individual’s hearing loss prescription needs and can be adjusted as the patient’s needs change.

Dr. Horne offers in-house hearing  aid repairs for all major brand hearing aid brands.

Quality Hearing Aids & Protection

Horne Hearing Center offers hearing devices from all main manufacturers of hearing aids:

Dr. Horne also offers new OTC options, which are the same as those found at retailers such as Walmart or Walgreens.

Patients may also purchase pocket talkers, hearing aid batteries, hearing aid parts and cleaning necessities.

Hear What Our Patients Have to Say

Dr. Horne listens to me and explains everything she is doing so that I understand what's going on. She fits each person according to their needs and doesn't force sell. And great service after purchase.
Donna Rowe
Rachel is one of the best audiologists I’ve been to. She sets very high standards for herself and genuinely wants to make sure you are hearing as well as possible when you walk out of her office. I highly recommend her!
Pam Starks
Dr. Horne genuinely cares about her patients and wants to help. That makes her the best! She has taken great care of my family over the years.
Sarah Stewart
Dr. Horne is the nicest, most caring doctor I’ve ever visited in my life. She literally changed my life for the better and I am forever grateful.
Butch
Dr. Horne is an outstanding Audiologist who provides excellent care and service for all patients who walk through her door. As a young Audiologist who spent a semester learning under Dr. Horne as a student, I witnessed her passion for helping the people of Russellville and all surrounding areas...

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Mary Hefley
Barbara Dunn
2023-01-09
Wonderful
Tim Tripp
2022-12-08
I have been a customer/patient of Dr. Horne's for several years. She is very professional, is clearly an expert in her field and genuinely cares for her patients. I highly recommend for all hearing issues, testing and hearing aid needs.
Jim Clark
2022-11-19
Dr. Horne is a doctor with patients. The others are salesmen with customers.
Kenny Nichols
2022-11-17
Dr. Horne is the nicest, most caring doctor I’ve ever visited in my life. She literally changed my life for the better and I am forever grateful.
Wendi Pool
2022-11-17
Children's hospital referred us to Dr. Horne because they didn't have answers for our child's failed hearing test. She was able to find answers immediately! Highly recommend her!
John-Paul Davis
2022-11-17
Dr. Horne makes you feel like she is trying to help you, not sale you a device. She cares and it shows!
Pam Starks
2022-11-17
Rachel is one of the best audiologists I’ve been to. She sets very high standards for herself and genuinely wants to make sure you are hearing as well as possible when you walk out of her office. I highly recommend her!
Sarah Stewart
2022-11-17
Dr. Horne genuinely cares about her patients and wants to help. That makes her the best! She has taken great care of my family over the years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions people have about hearing health.

What is the difference between over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and other types of hearing aids?

OTC models range from basic to advanced.

Basic models can be purchased for $100-$200 and include a simple amplifier that turns up and down, amplifying all sounds.

More advanced, self adjusting OTC models range from $800-$1300 and are made for more digital self adjusting of the sound with your cell phone.

VS Prescribed Hearing aids are fit according to a diagnostic hearing exam and then adjusted to the individual’s specific hearing loss needs. Prescription models can be fine tuned to the individual’s subjective interpretation of the sound, along with cell phone self adjusting as well.

Prescription level Hearing Aids range from $2500-$4600 for a PAIR depending on the needs and amount of background noise reduction a patient desires/needs. OTCs are a purchase and can be returned up to 60 days, and prescription hearing aids can be tried for 30 days for free before purchase.

Does my health insurance cover hearing care?

Some insurances cover hearing aids or a portion of hearing aids. Dr. Horne is a provider for almost all insurances, and we can call to find out your specific policy’s coverage on hearing aids. 

Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

Medicare does not currently cover hearing aids for the treatment of hearing loss. However, some Medicare supplemental plans do provide some coverage for hearing aids. Some insurance carriers will require a denial from Medicare before a benefit can be eligible. At Horne Hearing Center, we do all of the work for you to determine if there is a hearing aid benefit available to you.

How do I properly insert hearing protection devices?

Some hearing protection devices are marked red (right) and blue (left). If they are not marked, it means they are not side-specific.

For custom products:

  • Slide the thin side into your ear canal.
  • Twist the plug until it fits comfortably in the ear.
  • Pull up from the top of the ear, to straighten the ear canal, as you push the ear mold into the ear.

For non-custom products:

  • Slide the thin side into your ear canal.
  • Pull up from the top of the ear, to straighten the ear canal, as you push the ear plug into the ear.
  • If you are using a foam plug, tightly squeeze and roll it before putting in the ear canal.
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?

No referral is needed. We are accepting appointments from both new and existing patients.

Meet Dr. Rachel Horne

My name is Dr. Rachel Horne, AuD. I opened Horne Hearing Center the fall of 2022 with the hope of bringing the best possible hearing healthcare to the River Valley.

I have been taking care of patients’ hearing needs for more than 12 years, 10 of those in the River Valley. My passion is helping people get back to life by hearing better.
My husband, Stephen, and I moved from Florida to Russellville 10 years ago, and we have absolutely fallen in love with the people and community.

My parents live in Hot Springs and it has been wonderful to be so close to family. My husband and I have two beautiful children, Reese and Alton. They have brought us more joy and excitement than we could have imagined. We have two rescue dogs, Sophie and Birdie, who complete our little family.

This community is where we want to invest and raise our children. I am thankful to have my private practice in the community where we live, love, and serve.

Meet Dr. Laura Johnson

I’m Dr. Laura Johnson. I received my bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in 2008 and my Doctor of Audiology degree from Missouri State University in 2012.

There is no better feeling than making people feel welcome, valued, and increasing their quality of life with better hearing. It has been such an honor to help people with their hearing healthcare throughout my career, and I am thrilled to be able to serve the River Valley.

Russellville is a great place to call home. My husband and I have 3 children and we can’t think of a better community to plant roots and raise our family. We love spending time outdoors camping, hiking and exploring the many waterfalls in our state.