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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McGehee, AR: the local picture

29

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

438

residents 65 or older (12% of McGehee)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Desha County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McGehee has about 29 residents aged 85 or older among 438 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (51% in Desha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older McGehee 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.

McGehee compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	McGehee	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	39%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	6.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,725	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around McGehee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dumas, AR	18 mi	842	47
Monticello, AR	23 mi	1,405	131
Greenville, MS	26 mi	4,905	490
Leland, MS	33 mi	864	122
Hamburg, AR	36 mi	326	35
Warren, AR	39 mi	804	76

Nursing homes near McGehee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dermott City Nursing Home	Dermott, AR	8.1 mi	1 of 5	70	(870) 538-3241
Lake Village Rehabilitation And Care Center	Lake Village, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	82	(870) 265-5337
The Woods, A Nightingale Community	Monticello, AR	23 mi	1 of 5	122	(870) 367-6852
Belle View Estates Rehabilitation And Care Center	Monticello, AR	24 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 367-0044
Legacy Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, MS	25 mi	4 of 5	60	(662) 334-4501

Hospices serving McGehee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	23 mi	(870) 367-9008
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	60 mi	(501) 534-4847
Gentiva	El Dorado, AR	79 mi	(870) 498-4359
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	94 mi	(501) 748-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of McGehee. 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 McGehee

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee: common questions

What nursing homes are near McGehee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dermott City Nursing Home in Dermott (8.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Village Rehabilitation And Care Center in Lake Village (22 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Woods, A Nightingale Community in Monticello (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McGehee?

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee, AR