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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bentonville, AR: the local picture

522

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

4,817

residents 65 or older (8.3% of Bentonville)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Benton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bentonville has about 522 residents aged 85 or older among 4,817 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Benton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Bentonville 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.

Bentonville compared with Benton County and Arkansas

Census figure	Bentonville	Benton County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	7.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	16%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,946	$61,303	—

Older residents in towns around Bentonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Centerton, AR	3.7 mi	1,586	89
Rogers, AR	5.0 mi	8,744	1,318
Little Flock, AR	5.6 mi	321	14
Cave Springs, AR	5.9 mi	532	2
Lowell, AR	8.0 mi	1,302	198
Bella Vista, AR	8.1 mi	10,005	1,171

Nursing homes near Bentonville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bradford House Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Bentonville, AR	2.4 mi	1 of 5	97	(479) 273-3430
The Green House Cottages Of Northwest Arkansas	Bentonville, AR	2.9 mi	5 of 5	72	(479) 271-2387
Promenade Health And Rehabilitation	Rogers, AR	3.4 mi	4 of 5	114	(479) 268-3989
Apple Creek Health And Rehab, LLC	Centerton, AR	4.3 mi	2 of 5	114	(479) 224-4817
Innisfree Health And Rehab, LLC	Rogers, AR	4.6 mi	2 of 5	104	(479) 636-5545
Ashley Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Rogers, AR	4.6 mi	2 of 5	100	(479) 899-6778

Hospices serving Bentonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	12 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	12 mi	(479) 750-6632
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	18 mi	(479) 463-7385
Hospice Of The Ozarks	Mountain Home, AR	103 mi	(870) 508-1771

Straight-line miles from the center of Bentonville. 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 Bentonville

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 20% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Bentonville 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 Bentonville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bentonville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bradford House Nursing And Rehab, LLC in Bentonville (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Northwest Arkansas in Bentonville (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Promenade Health And Rehabilitation in Rogers (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bentonville?

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 20% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Bentonville 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 Bentonville, AR