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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brookland, AR: the local picture

30

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

302

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Brookland)

55%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brookland has about 30 residents aged 85 or older among 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Craighead County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Brookland 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.

Brookland compared with Craighead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Brookland	Craighead County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	6.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,333	$47,075	—

Older residents in towns around Brookland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jonesboro, AR	8.0 mi	11,363	1,495
Lake City, AR	8.5 mi	418	68
Paragould, AR	11 mi	4,624	580
Bono, AR	13 mi	172	19
Trumann, AR	15 mi	1,214	137
Manila, AR	23 mi	551	53

Nursing homes near Brookland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation	Jonesboro, AR	4.0 mi	1 of 5	135	(870) 932-3271
St. Elizabeth's Place	Jonesboro, AR	8.0 mi	2 of 5	110	(870) 802-0090
Lakeside Health And Rehab	Lake City, AR	9.0 mi	2 of 5	85	(870) 237-8151
The Springs Jonesboro	Jonesboro, AR	9.2 mi	4 of 5	136	(870) 935-7550
The Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade	Paragould, AR	10 mi	3 of 5	167	(870) 236-7104
Greene Acres Nursing Home	Paragould, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	143	(870) 236-8771

Hospices serving Brookland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	8.3 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	8.3 mi	(870) 972-4507
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC	Hot Springs V, AR	169 mi	(501) 318-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookland. 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 Brookland

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 $4,444 monthly median income of Brookland 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 Brookland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brookland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation in Jonesboro (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro (8.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lakeside Health And Rehab in Lake City (9.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brookland?

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 $4,444 monthly median income of Brookland 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Brookland, AR