In-Home Dementia Care in Cherokee Village, AR

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cherokee Village, AR: the local picture

284

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

1,626

residents 65 or older (32% of Cherokee Village)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Sharp County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cherokee Village has about 284 residents aged 85 or older among 1,626 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 (45% in Sharp County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Cherokee Village 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.

Cherokee Village compared with Sharp County and Arkansas

Census figure	Cherokee Village	Sharp County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	3.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	32%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	1.9%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,167	$35,049	—

Older residents in towns around Cherokee Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Horseshoe Bend, AR	11 mi	806	95
Pocahontas, AR	33 mi	1,408	190
West Plains, MO	35 mi	2,383	381
Batesville, AR	36 mi	1,802	465
Walnut Ridge, AR	38 mi	1,020	193
Hoxie, AR	38 mi	494	48

Nursing homes near Cherokee Village

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ash Flat Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Ash Flat, AR	4.8 mi	3 of 5	105	(870) 994-2341
Eaglecrest Nursing And Rehab	Ash Flat, AR	5.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(870) 994-3040
Southfork River Therapy And Living	Salem, AR	15 mi	5 of 5	84	(870) 895-3817
Shady Oaks Healthcare Center	Thayer, MO	16 mi	5 of 5	120	(417) 264-7256
Cave City Nursing Home Inc	Cave City, AR	24 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 283-5313
Pioneer Therapy And Living	Melbourne, AR	24 mi	5 of 5	86	(870) 368-4377

Hospices serving Cherokee Village

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	18 mi	(870) 895-2651
Caring Hands Hospice, Inc	Batesville, AR	35 mi	(870) 698-0505
Elite Hospice	Mountain Home, AR	45 mi	(870) 424-4000
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	58 mi	(870) 972-4507

Straight-line miles from the center of Cherokee Village. 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 Cherokee Village

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 39% of the $2,931 monthly median income of Cherokee Village 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 Cherokee Village: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cherokee Village?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ash Flat Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat (4.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eaglecrest Nursing And Rehab in Ash Flat (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Southfork River Therapy And Living in Salem (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cherokee Village?

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 39% of the $2,931 monthly median income of Cherokee Village 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.

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