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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Camden, AR: the local picture

297

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,061

residents 65 or older (20% of Camden)

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (55% in Ouachita County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Camden has about 297 residents aged 85 or older among 2,061 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.

61% of residents 65 and older report a disability (55% in Ouachita County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Camden 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.

Camden compared with Ouachita County and Arkansas

Census figure	Camden	Ouachita County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	55%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	1.9%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,865	$33,182	—

Older residents in towns around Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
El Dorado, AR	26 mi	3,131	403
Magnolia, AR	30 mi	1,762	359
Fordyce, AR	30 mi	824	108
Prescott, AR	35 mi	488	187
Arkadelphia, AR	41 mi	1,301	158
Hope, AR	43 mi	1,678	145

Nursing homes near Camden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Camden	Camden, AR	0.5 mi	4 of 5	106	(870) 836-6833
Ouachita Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Camden, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	115	(870) 836-4111
Silver Oaks Health And Rehabilitation	Camden, AR	1.3 mi	4 of 5	104	(870) 836-6831

Hospices serving Camden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice	Camden, AR	1.9 mi	(870) 836-1301
Gentiva	El Dorado, AR	27 mi	(870) 498-4359
Arkansas Hospice, Inc	El Dorado, AR	31 mi	(501) 748-3333
Enhabit Hospice	Magnolia, AR	31 mi	(870) 901-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Camden. 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 Camden

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 34% of the $3,405 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden: common questions

What nursing homes are near Camden?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Camden in Camden (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ouachita Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Camden (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Silver Oaks Health And Rehabilitation in Camden (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Camden?

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 34% of the $3,405 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden, AR