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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Atkins, AR: the local picture

56

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

481

residents 65 or older (17% of Atkins)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Atkins has about 56 residents aged 85 or older among 481 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Pope County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Atkins 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.

Atkins compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Atkins	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	9.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Atkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pottsville, AR	6.3 mi	413	61
Russellville, AR	11 mi	3,714	643
Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	672	74
Morrilton, AR	13 mi	1,388	121
Conway, AR	30 mi	7,727	966
Greenbrier, AR	32 mi	769	68

Nursing homes near Atkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Atkins, AR	0.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 641-7100
Legacy Heights Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Russellville, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	122	(479) 968-5858
Stella Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	124	(479) 968-4141
Dardanelle Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc	Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	110	(479) 229-4884
Russellville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AR	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(479) 968-5256
Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation And Care Center	Morrilton, AR	13 mi	4 of 5	134	(501) 354-4585

Hospices serving Atkins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	11 mi	(479) 498-2050
Gentiva	Russellville, AR	11 mi	(479) 890-2730
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	46 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	48 mi	(501) 223-8868

Straight-line miles from the center of Atkins. 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 Atkins

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins: common questions

What nursing homes are near Atkins?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Atkins (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legacy Heights Nursing And Rehab, LLC in Russellville (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Stella Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Russellville (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Atkins?

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins, AR