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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blytheville, AR: the local picture

261

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,302

residents 65 or older (18% of Blytheville)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Mississippi County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blytheville has about 261 residents aged 85 or older among 2,302 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Mississippi County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Blytheville 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.

Blytheville compared with Mississippi County and Arkansas

Census figure	Blytheville	Mississippi County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	46%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	4.2%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,524	$41,458	—

Older residents in towns around Blytheville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gosnell, AR	4.1 mi	425	27
Manila, AR	15 mi	551	53
Osceola, AR	17 mi	884	122
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	88
Kennett, MO	23 mi	2,130	227
Ripley, TN	25 mi	1,060	132

Nursing homes near Blytheville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Square Healthcare Center	Blytheville, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	86	(870) 763-3654
Gosnell Health And Rehab	Gosnell, AR	4.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 532-5550
River Oaks Care Center	Steele, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 695-2121
Manila Healthcare Center	Manila, AR	15 mi	3 of 5	84	(870) 561-3342
Harris Health And Rehab	Osceola, AR	15 mi	5 of 5	91	(870) 563-3201
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett	Kennett, MO	22 mi	5 of 5	170	(573) 888-1150

Hospices serving Blytheville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	17 mi	(870) 563-9995
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	45 mi	(870) 972-4507
River Valley Hospice	Marion, AR	53 mi	(870) 735-2824

Straight-line miles from the center of Blytheville. 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 Blytheville

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blytheville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Square Healthcare Center in Blytheville (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gosnell Health And Rehab in Gosnell (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); River Oaks Care Center in Steele (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blytheville?

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Blytheville 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 Blytheville, AR