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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Manila, AR: the local picture

53

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

551

residents 65 or older (15% of Manila)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Mississippi County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Manila has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 551 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Mississippi County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Manila 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.

Manila compared with Mississippi County and Arkansas

Census figure	Manila	Mississippi County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	46%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	4.2%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,625	$41,458	—

Older residents in towns around Manila

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gosnell, AR	12 mi	425	27
Blytheville, AR	15 mi	2,302	261
Osceola, AR	17 mi	884	122
Lake City, AR	17 mi	418	68
Paragould, AR	23 mi	4,624	580
Brookland, AR	23 mi	302	30

Nursing homes near Manila

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Manila Healthcare Center	Manila, AR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	84	(870) 561-3342
Monette Manor, LLC	Monette, AR	10 mi	1 of 5	86	(870) 486-5419
Harris Health And Rehab	Osceola, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	91	(870) 563-3201
Gosnell Health And Rehab	Gosnell, AR	12 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 532-5550
Heritage Square Healthcare Center	Blytheville, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	86	(870) 763-3654
Lakeside Health And Rehab	Lake City, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	85	(870) 237-8151

Hospices serving Manila

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	16 mi	(870) 563-9995
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	30 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	30 mi	(870) 972-4507
Gentiva	Forrest City, AR	70 mi	(870) 494-8067

Straight-line miles from the center of Manila. 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 Manila

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 50% of the $2,302 monthly median income of Manila 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 Manila: common questions

What nursing homes are near Manila?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Manila Healthcare Center in Manila (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Monette Manor, LLC in Monette (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harris Health And Rehab in Osceola (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Manila?

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 50% of the $2,302 monthly median income of Manila 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 Manila

More senior care near Manila

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Manila

More for Manila families

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 Manila, AR