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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gentry, AR: the local picture

7

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

686

residents 65 or older (16% of Gentry)

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Benton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gentry has about 7 residents aged 85 or older among 686 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.

13% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Benton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Gentry 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.

Gentry compared with Benton County and Arkansas

Census figure	Gentry	Benton County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	31%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	16%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,964	$61,303	—

Older residents in towns around Gentry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Siloam Springs, AR	5.6 mi	1,977	186
Centerton, AR	13 mi	1,586	89
Gravette, AR	14 mi	552	155
Elm Springs, AR	15 mi	414	12
Cave Springs, AR	15 mi	532	2
Tontitown, AR	15 mi	1,128	0

Nursing homes near Gentry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Siloam Healthcare, LLC	Siloam Springs, AR	5.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(479) 524-3128
Quail Ridge Living Center, Inc	Colcord, OK	6.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(918) 422-5138
Apple Creek Health And Rehab, LLC	Centerton, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	114	(479) 224-4817
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows	Springdale, AR	17 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 361-4669
Highlands Of Bella Vista Health & Rehab, LLC	Bella Vista, AR	17 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 876-1847
Promenade Health And Rehabilitation	Rogers, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	114	(479) 268-3989

Hospices serving Gentry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	18 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	18 mi	(479) 750-6632
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	21 mi	(479) 463-7385

Straight-line miles from the center of Gentry. 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 Gentry

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 18% of the $6,330 monthly median income of Gentry 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 Gentry: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gentry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Siloam Healthcare, LLC in Siloam Springs (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Quail Ridge Living Center, Inc in Colcord (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Apple Creek Health And Rehab, LLC in Centerton (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gentry?

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 18% of the $6,330 monthly median income of Gentry 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 Gentry, AR