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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Heber Springs, AR: the local picture

271

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

1,764

residents 65 or older (25% of Heber Springs)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cleburne County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Heber Springs has about 271 residents aged 85 or older among 1,764 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Cleburne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Heber Springs 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.

Heber Springs compared with Cleburne County and Arkansas

Census figure	Heber Springs	Cleburne County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	25%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	2.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,599	$53,499	—

Older residents in towns around Heber Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairfield Bay, AR	15 mi	1,476	169
Searcy, AR	24 mi	3,936	679
Clinton, AR	25 mi	530	95
Mountain View, AR	25 mi	939	203
Southside, AR	27 mi	674	97
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	68

Nursing homes near Heber Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Greers Ferry	Heber Springs, AR	0.3 mi	4 of 5	140	(501) 362-8137
Southridge Village Nursing And Rehab	Heber Springs, AR	1.7 mi	4 of 5	122	(501) 362-3185
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay	Fairfield Bay, AR	15 mi	3 of 5	55	(501) 884-3210
The Springs Searcy	Searcy, AR	23 mi	2 of 5	245	(501) 268-6188
The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio	Searcy, AR	25 mi	5 of 5	138	(501) 268-2324

Hospices serving Heber Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Searcy, AR	24 mi	(501) 279-2048
Gentiva	Batesville, AR	30 mi	(870) 376-5571
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	49 mi	(501) 748-3333
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	57 mi	(501) 296-9043

Straight-line miles from the center of Heber Springs. 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 Heber Springs

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 26% of the $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Heber Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Greers Ferry in Heber Springs (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Southridge Village Nursing And Rehab in Heber Springs (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Fairfield Bay in Fairfield Bay (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Heber Springs?

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 26% of the $4,383 monthly median income of Heber Springs 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.

More near Heber Springs

More senior care near Heber Springs

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Heber Springs

More for Heber Springs families

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 Heber Springs, AR