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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Harrison, AR: the local picture

534

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

3,118

residents 65 or older (23% of Harrison)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Boone County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Harrison has about 534 residents aged 85 or older among 3,118 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Boone County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Harrison 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.

Harrison compared with Boone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Harrison	Boone County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	2.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,210	$41,373	—

Older residents in towns around Harrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Forest, AR	19 mi	255	58
Hollister, MO	26 mi	878	160
Berryville, AR	27 mi	889	121
Branson, MO	27 mi	3,191	538
Forsyth, MO	31 mi	1,007	247
Huntsville, AR	36 mi	516	73

Nursing homes near Harrison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of MT Vista	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	154	(870) 741-7667
The Springs Of Harrison	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 741-3438
Hillcrest Home	Harrison, AR	0.8 mi	4 of 5	103	(870) 741-5001
Countryside Health & Rehab Of Newton County	Jasper, AR	17 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 446-2333
Creekside At The Springs	Yellville, AR	24 mi	3 of 5	96	(870) 449-4201

Hospices serving Harrison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Hills	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	(870) 743-6860
Hospice Of The Ozarks	Mountain Home, AR	42 mi	(870) 508-1771
Elite Hospice	Mountain Home, AR	42 mi	(870) 424-4000
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	59 mi	(479) 751-3019

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrison. 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 Harrison

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison: common questions

What nursing homes are near Harrison?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of MT Vista in Harrison (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Harrison in Harrison (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Home in Harrison (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Harrison?

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison, AR