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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mayflower, AR: the local picture

27

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

520

residents 65 or older (18% of Mayflower)

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Faulkner County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mayflower has about 27 residents aged 85 or older among 520 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.

59% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Faulkner County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Mayflower 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.

Mayflower compared with Faulkner County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mayflower	Faulkner County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	4.9%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,250	$51,158	—

Older residents in towns around Mayflower

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Conway, AR	7.8 mi	7,727	966
Maumelle, AR	8.0 mi	3,210	185
Gibson, AR	11 mi	873	47
Vilonia, AR	14 mi	444	21
Sherwood, AR	15 mi	5,874	520
North Little Rock, AR	17 mi	10,878	1,392

Nursing homes near Mayflower

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lakes At Maumelle Health And Rehabilitation	Maumelle, AR	6.6 mi	3 of 5	70	(501) 734-1400
Superior Health & Rehab, LLC	Conway, AR	6.6 mi	5 of 5	118	(501) 585-6800
Salem Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Conway, AR	7.4 mi	5 of 5	103	(501) 327-4421
Conway Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Conway, AR	7.5 mi	2 of 5	105	(501) 329-2149
The Blossoms At Conway Rehab & Nursing Center	Conway, AR	8.9 mi	1 of 5	104	(501) 329-9879
Heritage Living Center	Conway, AR	9.0 mi	2 of 5	140	(501) 327-7642

Hospices serving Mayflower

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	16 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	16 mi	(501) 223-8868
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	16 mi	(501) 748-3333
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	18 mi	(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of Mayflower. 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 Mayflower

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 23% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Mayflower 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 Mayflower: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mayflower?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Lakes At Maumelle Health And Rehabilitation in Maumelle (6.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Superior Health & Rehab, LLC in Conway (6.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Salem Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc in Conway (7.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mayflower?

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 23% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Mayflower 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 Mayflower, AR