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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Forrest City, AR: the local picture

149

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,468

residents 65 or older (12% of Forrest City)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in St. Francis County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Forrest City has about 149 residents aged 85 or older among 1,468 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in St. Francis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Forrest City 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.

Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas

Census figure	Forrest City	St. Francis County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	20%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	2.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,889	$35,293	—

Older residents in towns around Forrest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wynne, AR	15 mi	1,332	109
Marianna, AR	17 mi	614	65
Brinkley, AR	24 mi	648	153
Helena-West Helena, AR	35 mi	1,622	170
West Memphis, AR	35 mi	3,648	250
Marion, AR	36 mi	1,714	213

Nursing homes near Forrest City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestpark Forrest City, LLC	Forrest City, AR	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 633-4260
River Ridge Rehabilitation And Care Center	Wynne, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 238-4400
Crestpark Wynne, LLC	Wynne, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 238-7941
Crestpark Marianna, L L C	Marianna, AR	17 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 295-3466
The Springs Of Brinkley	Brinkley, AR	24 mi	1 of 5	116	(870) 734-3636

Hospices serving Forrest City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	(870) 494-8067
Elite Hospice	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	(870) 633-4613
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	57 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	66 mi	(870) 563-9995

Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Forrest City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crestpark Forrest City, LLC in Forrest City (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); River Ridge Rehabilitation And Care Center in Wynne (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Crestpark Wynne, LLC in Wynne (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Forrest City?

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 50% of the $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City, AR