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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Corning, AR: the local picture

72

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

758

residents 65 or older (24% of Corning)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Clay County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Corning has about 72 residents aged 85 or older among 758 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Clay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Corning 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.

Corning compared with Clay County and Arkansas

Census figure	Corning	Clay County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	36%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	0.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,115	$38,279	—

Older residents in towns around Corning

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Piggott, AR	21 mi	664	100
Pocahontas, AR	24 mi	1,408	190
Paragould, AR	25 mi	4,624	580
Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	3,268	308
Walnut Ridge, AR	30 mi	1,020	193
Kennett, MO	32 mi	2,130	227

Nursing homes near Corning

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Corning Therapy And Living Center	Corning, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	84	(870) 857-3100
Current River Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Doniphan, MO	20 mi	2 of 5	120	(573) 996-4239
Rector Nursing And Rehab	Rector, AR	20 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 595-1040
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC	Piggott, AR	22 mi	1 of 5	105	(870) 598-2291
Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center	Poplar Bluff, MO	23 mi	3 of 5	132	(573) 785-0851
Greene Acres Nursing Home	Paragould, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	143	(870) 236-8771

Hospices serving Corning

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	41 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	72 mi	(870) 895-2651

Straight-line miles from the center of Corning. 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 Corning

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 43% of the $2,676 monthly median income of Corning 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 Corning: common questions

What nursing homes are near Corning?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Corning Therapy And Living Center in Corning (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Current River Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Doniphan (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rector Nursing And Rehab in Rector (20 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Corning?

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 43% of the $2,676 monthly median income of Corning 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 Corning, AR