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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fayetteville, AR: the local picture

965

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

9,725

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Fayetteville)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fayetteville has about 965 residents aged 85 or older among 9,725 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.

29% 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.

34% of older Fayetteville 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.

Fayetteville compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fayetteville	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.8%	17%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,041	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Fayetteville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Johnson, AR	4.3 mi	228	30
Farmington, AR	5.4 mi	1,392	48
Tontitown, AR	7.9 mi	1,128	0
Springdale, AR	8.3 mi	9,148	1,114
Elkins, AR	8.8 mi	579	29
West Fork, AR	9.5 mi	441	12

Nursing homes near Fayetteville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville	Fayetteville, AR	0.8 mi	2 of 5	90	(479) 444-7001
North Hills Life Care And Rehab	Fayetteville, AR	2.4 mi	5 of 5	92	(479) 444-9000
Katherine's Place At Wedington	Fayetteville, AR	3.1 mi	4 of 5	119	(479) 444-6108
Fayetteville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fayetteville, AR	3.2 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 521-4353
Butterfield Trail Village	Fayetteville, AR	3.8 mi	3 of 5	87	(479) 695-8065
Edgewood Health And Rehab	Springdale, AR	6.3 mi	5 of 5	102	(479) 751-2390

Hospices serving Fayetteville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	1.9 mi	(479) 463-7385
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	7.8 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	7.8 mi	(479) 750-6632
Hospice Of The Hills	Harrison, AR	60 mi	(870) 743-6860

Straight-line miles from the center of Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville

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 25% of the $4,670 monthly median income of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fayetteville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville in Fayetteville (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); North Hills Life Care And Rehab in Fayetteville (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Katherine's Place At Wedington in Fayetteville (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fayetteville?

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 25% of the $4,670 monthly median income of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, AR