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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fordyce, AR: the local picture

108

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

824

residents 65 or older (25% of Fordyce)

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Dallas County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fordyce has about 108 residents aged 85 or older among 824 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.

68% of residents 65 and older report a disability (57% in Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Fordyce 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.

Fordyce compared with Dallas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fordyce	Dallas County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	57%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	1.0%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,944	$30,738	—

Older residents in towns around Fordyce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Warren, AR	25 mi	804	76
Camden, AR	30 mi	2,061	297
Sheridan, AR	35 mi	952	92
Pine Bluff, AR	36 mi	6,653	694
White Hall, AR	36 mi	771	32
Monticello, AR	38 mi	1,405	131

Nursing homes near Fordyce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC	Fordyce, AR	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 352-2104
The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills	Rison, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	106	(870) 325-6202

Hospices serving Fordyce

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice	Camden, AR	29 mi	(870) 836-1301
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	37 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	37 mi	(501) 534-4847
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	38 mi	(870) 367-9008

Straight-line miles from the center of Fordyce. 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 Fordyce

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fordyce?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC in Fordyce (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills in Rison (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fordyce?

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce, AR