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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jonesboro, AR: the local picture

1,495

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

11,363

residents 65 or older (14% of Jonesboro)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jonesboro has about 1,495 residents aged 85 or older among 11,363 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 (44% in Craighead County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Jonesboro 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.

Jonesboro compared with Craighead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Jonesboro	Craighead County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	6.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,058	$47,075	—

Older residents in towns around Jonesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brookland, AR	8.0 mi	302	30
Bono, AR	9.3 mi	172	19
Lake City, AR	13 mi	418	68
Trumann, AR	13 mi	1,214	137
Paragould, AR	19 mi	4,624	580
Hoxie, AR	22 mi	494	48

Nursing homes near Jonesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Elizabeth's Place	Jonesboro, AR	1.1 mi	2 of 5	110	(870) 802-0090
The Springs Jonesboro	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	4 of 5	136	(870) 935-7550
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation	Jonesboro, AR	4.1 mi	1 of 5	135	(870) 932-3271
Craighead Nursing Center	Jonesboro, AR	7.9 mi	not rated	121	(870) 933-4535
Lakeside Health And Rehab	Lake City, AR	13 mi	2 of 5	85	(870) 237-8151
Quail Run Health And Rehab	Trumann, AR	13 mi	not rated	92	(870) 650-4234

Hospices serving Jonesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	(870) 972-4507
Home Health Professional & Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	1.3 mi	(870) 762-1825
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	40 mi	(870) 563-9995

Straight-line miles from the center of Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro

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 28% of the $4,088 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jonesboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Springs Jonesboro in Jonesboro (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation in Jonesboro (4.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jonesboro?

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 28% of the $4,088 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, AR