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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morrilton, AR: the local picture

121

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,388

residents 65 or older (20% of Morrilton)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Conway County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morrilton has about 121 residents aged 85 or older among 1,388 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Conway County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Morrilton 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.

Morrilton compared with Conway County and Arkansas

Census figure	Morrilton	Conway County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.2%	3.9%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,321	$43,256	—

Older residents in towns around Morrilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Atkins, AR	13 mi	481	56
Conway, AR	16 mi	7,727	966
Pottsville, AR	19 mi	413	61
Greenbrier, AR	21 mi	769	68
Mayflower, AR	22 mi	520	27
Russellville, AR	24 mi	3,714	643

Nursing homes near Morrilton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation And Care Center	Morrilton, AR	0.9 mi	4 of 5	134	(501) 354-4585
Perry County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Perryville, AR	11 mi	4 of 5	95	(501) 889-2400
Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Atkins, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 641-7100
The Blossoms At Conway Rehab & Nursing Center	Conway, AR	15 mi	1 of 5	104	(501) 329-9879
Heritage Living Center	Conway, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	140	(501) 327-7642
Conway Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Conway, AR	17 mi	2 of 5	105	(501) 329-2149

Hospices serving Morrilton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Russellville, AR	24 mi	(479) 890-2730
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	24 mi	(479) 498-2050
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	34 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	35 mi	(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of Morrilton. 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 Morrilton

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 33% of the $3,527 monthly median income of Morrilton 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 Morrilton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morrilton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation And Care Center in Morrilton (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Perry County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Perryville (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Atkins (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morrilton?

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 33% of the $3,527 monthly median income of Morrilton 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 Morrilton, AR