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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bald Knob, AR: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

400

residents 65 or older (16% of Bald Knob)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in White County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bald Knob has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 400 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in White County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Bald Knob 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.

Bald Knob compared with White County and Arkansas

Census figure	Bald Knob	White County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	3.6%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,944	$43,930	—

Older residents in towns around Bald Knob

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Searcy, AR	10 mi	3,936	679
Beebe, AR	25 mi	1,118	45
Southside, AR	28 mi	674	97
Newport, AR	29 mi	1,488	122
Heber Springs, AR	29 mi	1,764	271
Ward, AR	30 mi	511	37

Nursing homes near Bald Knob

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Oakdale Rehab & Nursing Center	Judsonia, AR	6.1 mi	3 of 5	154	(501) 729-3823
The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio	Searcy, AR	8.8 mi	5 of 5	138	(501) 268-2324
The Springs Searcy	Searcy, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	245	(501) 268-6188
Woodruff County Health Center	Mccrory, AR	21 mi	3 of 5	120	(870) 731-2543
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Des Arc, AR	23 mi	5 of 5	98	(870) 256-4194
Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.	Beebe, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	105	(501) 882-3313

Hospices serving Bald Knob

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Searcy, AR	10 mi	(501) 279-2048
Arkansas Hospice Inc	Batesville, AR	33 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Batesville, AR	33 mi	(870) 376-5571
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	51 mi	(501) 748-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Bald Knob. 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 Bald Knob

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 43% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Bald Knob 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 Bald Knob: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bald Knob?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Blossoms At Oakdale Rehab & Nursing Center in Judsonia (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio in Searcy (8.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Springs Searcy in Searcy (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bald Knob?

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 43% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Bald Knob 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 Bald Knob, AR