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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dumas, AR: the local picture

47

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

842

residents 65 or older (22% of Dumas)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Desha County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dumas has about 47 residents aged 85 or older among 842 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (51% in Desha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Dumas 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.

Dumas compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	Dumas	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	39%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	6.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,939	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around Dumas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
McGehee, AR	18 mi	438	29
Monticello, AR	25 mi	1,405	131
DeWitt, AR	29 mi	530	55
Pine Bluff, AR	38 mi	6,653	694
Warren, AR	38 mi	804	76
Stuttgart, AR	42 mi	1,315	154

Nursing homes near Dumas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Star City Rehab & Nursing Center	Star City, AR	21 mi	3 of 5	95	(870) 628-4144
The Woods, A Nightingale Community	Monticello, AR	25 mi	1 of 5	122	(870) 367-6852

Hospices serving Dumas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	25 mi	(870) 367-9008
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	44 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	44 mi	(501) 534-4847
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	77 mi	(501) 748-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Dumas. 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 Dumas

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 40% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dumas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Blossoms At Star City Rehab & Nursing Center in Star City (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Woods, A Nightingale Community in Monticello (25 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dumas?

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 40% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas, AR