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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mountain View, AR: the local picture

203

residents 85 or older (7.0% of all residents)

939

residents 65 or older (32% of Mountain View)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Stone County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mountain View has about 203 residents aged 85 or older among 939 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (57% in Stone County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Mountain View 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.

Mountain View compared with Stone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mountain View	Stone County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	3.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	32%	28%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	57%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	2.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,051	$38,364	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain View

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairfield Bay, AR	20 mi	1,476	169
Heber Springs, AR	25 mi	1,764	271
Clinton, AR	28 mi	530	95
Batesville, AR	28 mi	1,802	465
Southside, AR	29 mi	674	97
Horseshoe Bend, AR	32 mi	806	95

Nursing homes near Mountain View

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Mountain View Rehab & Nursing Cen	Mountain View, AR	0.5 mi	4 of 5	97	(870) 269-5835
Pioneer Therapy And Living	Melbourne, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	86	(870) 368-4377
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay	Fairfield Bay, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	55	(501) 884-3210
White River Healthcare	Calico Rock, AR	21 mi	1 of 5	70	(870) 297-3719

Hospices serving Mountain View

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Batesville, AR	27 mi	(870) 376-5571
Caring Hands Hospice, Inc	Batesville, AR	27 mi	(870) 698-0505
Elite Hospice	Mountain Home, AR	36 mi	(870) 424-4000
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	38 mi	(870) 895-2651

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain View. 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 Mountain View

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 51% of the $2,254 monthly median income of Mountain View 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 Mountain View: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mountain View?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Blossoms At Mountain View Rehab & Nursing Cen in Mountain View (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pioneer Therapy And Living in Melbourne (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Fairfield Bay in Fairfield Bay (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mountain View?

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 51% of the $2,254 monthly median income of Mountain View 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 Mountain View, AR