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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elkins, AR: the local picture

29

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

579

residents 65 or older (15% of Elkins)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elkins has about 29 residents aged 85 or older among 579 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Elkins 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.

Elkins compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Elkins	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	17%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,603	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fayetteville, AR	8.8 mi	9,725	965
West Fork, AR	10 mi	441	12
Johnson, AR	12 mi	228	30
Farmington, AR	13 mi	1,392	48
Springdale, AR	14 mi	9,148	1,114
Prairie Grove, AR	16 mi	1,063	128

Nursing homes near Elkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville	Fayetteville, AR	8.6 mi	2 of 5	90	(479) 444-7001
Fayetteville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fayetteville, AR	8.8 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 521-4353
Butterfield Trail Village	Fayetteville, AR	9.4 mi	3 of 5	87	(479) 695-8065
North Hills Life Care And Rehab	Fayetteville, AR	9.5 mi	5 of 5	92	(479) 444-9000
Edgewood Health And Rehab	Springdale, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	102	(479) 751-2390
Katherine's Place At Wedington	Fayetteville, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	119	(479) 444-6108

Hospices serving Elkins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	10 mi	(479) 463-7385
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	14 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	14 mi	(479) 750-6632
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	71 mi	(479) 498-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins. 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 Elkins

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 28% of the $4,050 monthly median income of Elkins 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 Elkins: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elkins?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville in Fayetteville (8.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fayetteville Health And Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville (8.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville (9.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elkins?

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 28% of the $4,050 monthly median income of Elkins 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 Elkins, AR