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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

169

residents 85 or older (6.7% of all residents)

1,476

residents 65 or older (59% of Fairfield Bay)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Van Buren County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairfield Bay has about 169 residents aged 85 or older among 1,476 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Van Buren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Fairfield Bay 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.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	59%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	3.3%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	95
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	271
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	203
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	68
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	21
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	97

Nursing homes near Fairfield Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay	Fairfield Bay, AR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	55	(501) 884-3210
Ozark Health Nursing And Rehab Center	Clinton, AR	11 mi	4 of 5	118	(501) 745-7000
The Springs Of Greers Ferry	Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	4 of 5	140	(501) 362-8137
Southridge Village Nursing And Rehab	Heber Springs, AR	17 mi	4 of 5	122	(501) 362-3185
The Blossoms At Mountain View Rehab & Nursing Cen	Mountain View, AR	21 mi	4 of 5	97	(870) 269-5835

Hospices serving Fairfield Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Batesville, AR	38 mi	(870) 376-5571
Elite Hospice	Searcy, AR	39 mi	(501) 279-2048
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	55 mi	(501) 748-3333
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	60 mi	(501) 296-9043

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Bay. 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 Fairfield Bay

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairfield Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Fairfield Bay in Fairfield Bay (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ozark Health Nursing And Rehab Center in Clinton (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Greers Ferry in Heber Springs (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairfield Bay?

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 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay 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 Fairfield Bay, AR