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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lonoke, AR: the local picture

83

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

821

residents 65 or older (19% of Lonoke)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lonoke has about 83 residents aged 85 or older among 821 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Lonoke County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Lonoke 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.

Lonoke compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Lonoke	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	4.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,472	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lonoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jacksonville, AR	14 mi	3,435	379
Cabot, AR	14 mi	3,706	485
Austin, AR	16 mi	278	30
Ward, AR	16 mi	511	37
Sherwood, AR	17 mi	5,874	520
North Little Rock, AR	19 mi	10,878	1,392

Nursing homes near Lonoke

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnes Healthcare	Lonoke, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	141	(501) 676-3700
Lonoke Health And Rehab Center, LLC	Lonoke, AR	1.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(501) 676-2600
Chambers Health And Rehabilitation	Carlisle, AR	9.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 552-7150
Woodland Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Jacksonville, AR	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(501) 241-2191
Spring Creek Health & Rehab	Cabot, AR	14 mi	5 of 5	109	(501) 843-3100
Cabot Health And Rehab, LLC	Cabot, AR	15 mi	4 of 5	89	(501) 843-6181

Hospices serving Lonoke

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	18 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	25 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	32 mi	(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of Lonoke. 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 Lonoke

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 41% of the $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lonoke?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barnes Healthcare in Lonoke (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lonoke Health And Rehab Center, LLC in Lonoke (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Chambers Health And Rehabilitation in Carlisle (9.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lonoke?

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 41% of the $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke, AR