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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Little Rock, AR: the local picture

3,907

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

31,836

residents 65 or older (16% of Little Rock)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Little Rock has about 3,907 residents aged 85 or older among 31,836 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pulaski County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Little Rock 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.

Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Little Rock	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	9.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,011	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Little Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shannon Hills, AR	7.8 mi	719	200
North Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	10,878	1,392
Landmark, AR	8.3 mi	676	106
Alexander, AR	9.1 mi	299	39
Maumelle, AR	9.1 mi	3,210	185
Bryant, AR	11 mi	2,894	215

Nursing homes near Little Rock

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Barrow	Little Rock, AR	0.9 mi	4 of 5	139	(501) 224-4173
The Green House Cottages Of Poplar Grove	Little Rock, AR	1.1 mi	4 of 5	140	(501) 404-0500
The Blossoms At Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen	Little Rock, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	140	(501) 224-2700
Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd	Little Rock, AR	1.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(501) 217-9774
Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Little Rock, AR	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 224-9000
The Blossoms At Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center	Little Rock, AR	2.2 mi	1 of 5	154	(501) 664-6200

Hospices serving Little Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	1.9 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	3.8 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	6.2 mi	(501) 202-7474
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	9.2 mi	(501) 748-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Rock. 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 Little Rock

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock: common questions

What nursing homes are near Little Rock?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Barrow in Little Rock (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Poplar Grove in Little Rock (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen in Little Rock (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Little Rock?

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR