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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Huntsville, AR: the local picture

73

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

516

residents 65 or older (16% of Huntsville)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Huntsville has about 73 residents aged 85 or older among 516 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Huntsville 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.

Huntsville compared with Madison County and Arkansas

Census figure	Huntsville	Madison County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	5.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	4.6%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,863	$40,725	—

Older residents in towns around Huntsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Elkins, AR	17 mi	579	29
Berryville, AR	21 mi	889	121
Green Forest, AR	23 mi	255	58
Fayetteville, AR	24 mi	9,725	965
Springdale, AR	24 mi	9,148	1,114
Johnson, AR	25 mi	228	30

Nursing homes near Huntsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowview Healthcare And Rehab	Huntsville, AR	0.7 mi	2 of 5	105	(479) 738-2021
The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen	Eureka Springs, AR	20 mi	1 of 5	100	(479) 253-7038
The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center	Berryville, AR	21 mi	1 of 5	114	(870) 423-6966
Edgewood Health And Rehab	Springdale, AR	22 mi	5 of 5	102	(479) 751-2390
Fayetteville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fayetteville, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 521-4353
Butterfield Trail Village	Fayetteville, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	87	(479) 695-8065

Hospices serving Huntsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	25 mi	(479) 463-7385
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	25 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	25 mi	(479) 750-6632
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	66 mi	(479) 498-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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 29% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Huntsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Meadowview Healthcare And Rehab in Huntsville (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen in Eureka Springs (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center in Berryville (21 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Huntsville?

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 29% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AR