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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Greenwood, AR: the local picture

225

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1,906

residents 65 or older (20% of Greenwood)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Sebastian County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Greenwood has about 225 residents aged 85 or older among 1,906 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Sebastian County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Greenwood 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.

Greenwood compared with Sebastian County and Arkansas

Census figure	Greenwood	Sebastian County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	16%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,564	$44,729	—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Barling, AR	8.5 mi	990	104
Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	14,381	1,843
Charleston, AR	12 mi	519	122
Pocola, OK	13 mi	924	81
Van Buren, AR	18 mi	4,133	343
Booneville, AR	19 mi	572	42

Nursing homes near Greenwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pink Bud Home For The Golden Years	Greenwood, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(479) 996-4125
Ashton Place Health And Rehab, LLC	Barling, AR	9.1 mi	4 of 5	122	(479) 452-8181
Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, LLC	Fort Smith, AR	10 mi	3 of 5	125	(479) 409-2450
Fianna Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Smith, AR	11 mi	3 of 5	102	(479) 648-9600
Methodist Health And Rehab	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	3 of 5	145	(479) 452-1611
Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 646-5700

Hospices serving Greenwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	(479) 494-0100
Mercy Hospice	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	(479) 314-1150
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Fort Smith, AR	14 mi	(479) 783-5550
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.	Paris, AR	30 mi	(479) 943-6868

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood. 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 Greenwood

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 30% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Greenwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pink Bud Home For The Golden Years in Greenwood (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ashton Place Health And Rehab, LLC in Barling (9.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, LLC in Fort Smith (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Greenwood?

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 30% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood, AR