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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hope, AR: the local picture

145

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,678

residents 65 or older (19% of Hope)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Hempstead County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hope has about 145 residents aged 85 or older among 1,678 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (52% in Hempstead County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Hope 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.

Hope compared with Hempstead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Hope	Hempstead County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	52%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	36%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	11%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,172	$32,379	—

Older residents in towns around Hope

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Prescott, AR	15 mi	488	187
Nashville, AR	24 mi	736	58
Texarkana, AR	28 mi	4,984	418
Ashdown, AR	31 mi	813	121
Texarkana, TX	32 mi	6,499	762
Magnolia, AR	34 mi	1,762	359

Nursing homes near Hope

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hope, AR	1.5 mi	5 of 5	128	(870) 777-3448
The Blossoms At Prescott Rehab & Nursing Center	Prescott, AR	15 mi	5 of 5	111	(870) 455-1086
The Springs Of Hillcrest	Prescott, AR	16 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 887-3811
The Blossoms At Stamps Rehab & Nursing Center	Stamps, AR	21 mi	5 of 5	94	(870) 533-4444
The Springs Of Mine Creek	Nashville, AR	25 mi	5 of 5	78	(870) 845-2021
The Blossoms At Nashville Rehab And Nursing Center	Nashville, AR	25 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 845-4600

Hospices serving Hope

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dierksen Memorial Hospice	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(903) 793-6464
Gentiva	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(870) 330-7798
Encompass Health Hospice	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(870) 773-2621
Hospice Of Hope	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(870) 216-0046

Straight-line miles from the center of Hope. 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 Hope

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 49% of the $2,348 monthly median income of Hope 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 Hope: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hope?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heather Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Hope (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At Prescott Rehab & Nursing Center in Prescott (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Hillcrest in Prescott (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hope?

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 49% of the $2,348 monthly median income of Hope 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 Hope

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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 Hope, AR