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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Benton, AR: the local picture

556

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

5,892

residents 65 or older (16% of Benton)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Saline County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Benton has about 556 residents aged 85 or older among 5,892 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Saline County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Benton 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.

Benton compared with Saline County and Arkansas

Census figure	Benton	Saline County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	21%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	6.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	6.5%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,696	$59,936	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Salem, AR	3.7 mi	759	46
Bryant, AR	5.3 mi	2,894	215
Haskell, AR	6.1 mi	537	111
Alexander, AR	7.5 mi	299	39
Shannon Hills, AR	10 mi	719	200
East End, AR	14 mi	1,103	143

Nursing homes near Benton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	1.3 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	2.4 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401
Arkansas Health Center	Benton, AR	4.0 mi	5 of 5	290	(501) 860-0500
Evergreen Living Center At Stagecoach	Bryant, AR	5.0 mi	4 of 5	116	(501) 213-0547
Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center	Bryant, AR	5.7 mi	3 of 5	116	(501) 847-0777

Hospices serving Benton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	5.0 mi	(501) 315-0136
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	(501) 202-7474
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	14 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	18 mi	(501) 223-8868

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 26% of the $4,391 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Benton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center in Benton (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Benton?

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 26% of the $4,391 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, AR