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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newport, AR: the local picture

122

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,488

residents 65 or older (19% of Newport)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newport has about 122 residents aged 85 or older among 1,488 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Newport 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.

Newport compared with Jackson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Newport	Jackson County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	48%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	1.5%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,194	$40,262	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Southside, AR	23 mi	674	97
Batesville, AR	24 mi	1,802	465
Bald Knob, AR	29 mi	400	25
Bono, AR	31 mi	172	19
Hoxie, AR	32 mi	494	48
Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	11,363	1,495

Nursing homes near Newport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center	Newport, AR	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(870) 523-6539
The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center	Newport, AR	1.9 mi	3 of 5	130	(870) 523-9514
Mountain Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Batesville, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	110	(870) 251-1112
Wood-Lawn Heights	Batesville, AR	24 mi	4 of 5	140	(870) 793-7195
Woodruff County Health Center	Mccrory, AR	25 mi	3 of 5	120	(870) 731-2543
The Springs Batesville	Batesville, AR	25 mi	3 of 5	150	(870) 698-1853

Hospices serving Newport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	Batesville, AR	25 mi	(501) 748-3333
Caring Hands Hospice, Inc	Batesville, AR	25 mi	(870) 698-0505
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	33 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	33 mi	(870) 972-4507

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. 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 Newport

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center in Newport (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center in Newport (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mountain Meadows Health And Rehabilitation in Batesville (23 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newport?

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport, AR