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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gibson, AR: the local picture

47

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

873

residents 65 or older (21% of Gibson)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gibson has about 47 residents aged 85 or older among 873 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pulaski County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Gibson 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.

Gibson compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Gibson	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	9.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,019	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Gibson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sherwood, AR	4.0 mi	5,874	520
Jacksonville, AR	6.4 mi	3,435	379
North Little Rock, AR	8.3 mi	10,878	1,392
Maumelle, AR	9.7 mi	3,210	185
Mayflower, AR	11 mi	520	27
Vilonia, AR	12 mi	444	21

Nursing homes near Gibson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Sherwood, AR	5.0 mi	3 of 5	98	(501) 834-9960
Robinson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC	North Little Rock, AR	6.3 mi	2 of 5	110	(501) 753-9003
Woodland Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Jacksonville, AR	7.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(501) 241-2191
Lakewood Health And Rehab, LLC	North Little Rock, AR	7.2 mi	4 of 5	85	(501) 791-2323
Premier At The Springs	North Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	1 of 5	132	(501) 955-2108
The Lakes At Maumelle Health And Rehabilitation	Maumelle, AR	8.9 mi	3 of 5	70	(501) 734-1400

Hospices serving Gibson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	6.7 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	12 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	15 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	19 mi	(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of Gibson. 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 Gibson

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 27% of the $4,252 monthly median income of Gibson 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 Gibson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gibson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc in Sherwood (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Robinson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC in North Little Rock (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodland Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Jacksonville (7.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gibson?

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 27% of the $4,252 monthly median income of Gibson 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 Gibson, AR