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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marianna, AR: the local picture

65

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

614

residents 65 or older (18% of Marianna)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Lee County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marianna has about 65 residents aged 85 or older among 614 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (53% in Lee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Marianna 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.

Marianna compared with Lee County and Arkansas

Census figure	Marianna	Lee County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	53%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.2%	1.2%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,121	$27,145	—

Older residents in towns around Marianna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Forrest City, AR	17 mi	1,468	149
Helena-West Helena, AR	19 mi	1,622	170
Brinkley, AR	25 mi	648	153
Wynne, AR	32 mi	1,332	109
West Memphis, AR	41 mi	3,648	250
Clarksdale, MS	42 mi	2,332	300

Nursing homes near Marianna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestpark Marianna, L L C	Marianna, AR	0.8 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 295-3466
Crestpark Forrest City, LLC	Forrest City, AR	17 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 633-4260
Crestpark Helena, LLC	Helena, AR	18 mi	5 of 5	100	(870) 338-9886
Tunica County Health & Rehab, LLC	Tunica, MS	23 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 363-3164

Hospices serving Marianna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	(870) 494-8067
Elite Hospice	Forrest City, AR	16 mi	(870) 633-4613
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	59 mi	(901) 516-1400
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	73 mi	(870) 972-4507

Straight-line miles from the center of Marianna. 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 Marianna

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 55% of the $2,093 monthly median income of Marianna 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 Marianna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marianna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crestpark Marianna, L L C in Marianna (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Crestpark Forrest City, LLC in Forrest City (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crestpark Helena, LLC in Helena (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marianna?

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 55% of the $2,093 monthly median income of Marianna 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 Marianna, AR