Dementia Care in Ashdown, AR: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ashdown, AR: the local picture

121

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

813

residents 65 or older (20% of Ashdown)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Little River County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ashdown has about 121 residents aged 85 or older among 813 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Little River County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Ashdown residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Ashdown compared with Little River County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ashdown	Little River County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	1.1%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,915	$41,042	—

Older residents in towns around Ashdown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nash, TX	16 mi	515	65
Texarkana, TX	16 mi	6,499	762
Wake Village, TX	17 mi	813	24
Texarkana, AR	18 mi	4,984	418
New Boston, TX	22 mi	974	99
Nashville, AR	24 mi	736	58

Nursing homes near Ashdown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little River Nursing & Rehab	Ashdown, AR	0.0 mi	5 of 5	85	(870) 898-5101
Pleasant Manor Nursing & Rehab	Ashdown, AR	0.8 mi	5 of 5	88	(870) 898-5001
Cornerstone Retirement Community	Texarkana, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	40	(903) 832-5515
Avir At Cowhorn Creek	Texarkana, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	76	(903) 223-1188
Reunion Plaza Senior Care And Rehabilitation Cente	Texarkana, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	129	(903) 792-7994
Heritage Plaza Nursing Center	Texarkana, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	95	(903) 792-6700

Hospices serving Ashdown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Retreat Health Care Services Inc	Texarkana, TX	15 mi	(903) 793-0282
Gentiva	Texarkana, TX	15 mi	(903) 675-8941
Hospice Of Texarkana Inc	Texarkana, TX	15 mi	(903) 794-4263
Encompass Health Hospice	Texarkana, AR	22 mi	(870) 773-2621

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashdown. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Ashdown

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 34% of the $3,410 monthly median income of Ashdown 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Ashdown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ashdown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Little River Nursing & Rehab in Ashdown (0.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pleasant Manor Nursing & Rehab in Ashdown (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cornerstone Retirement Community in Texarkana (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ashdown?

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 34% of the $3,410 monthly median income of Ashdown 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Ashdown, AR