North Little Rock, Arkansas

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in North Little Rock, AR

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in North Little Rock for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in North Little Rock, AR: the local picture

1,392
residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)
10,878
residents 65 or older (17% of North Little Rock)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Little Rock has about 1,392 residents aged 85 or older among 10,878 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pulaski County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older North Little Rock 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.

North Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figureNorth Little RockPulaski CountyArkansas
Residents 85 or older2.2%1.9%1.8%
Residents 65 or older17%17%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%36%40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone43%34%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%9.7%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home6.7%9.8%8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$51,197$55,768—

Older residents in towns around North Little Rock

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Sherwood, AR5.2 mi5,874520
Little Rock, AR8.0 mi31,8363,907
Gibson, AR8.3 mi87347
Jacksonville, AR9.0 mi3,435379
Maumelle, AR11 mi3,210185
Landmark, AR13 mi676106

Nursing homes near North Little Rock

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lakewood Health And Rehab, LLCNorth Little Rock, AR1.2 mi4 of 585(501) 791-2323
Premier At The SpringsNorth Little Rock, AR1.4 mi1 of 5132(501) 955-2108
Robinson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLCNorth Little Rock, AR3.1 mi2 of 5110(501) 753-9003
The Blossoms At North Little Rock Rehab & NursingNorth Little Rock, AR3.1 mi3 of 5140(501) 758-3800
Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little RockNorth Little Rock, AR3.1 mi5 of 596(501) 683-2382
The Blossoms At Cumberland Rehab & Nursing CenterLittle Rock, AR3.9 mi1 of 5120(501) 374-7565

Hospices serving North Little Rock

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Arkansas Hospice IncNorth Little Rock, AR1.7 mi(501) 748-3333
GentivaLittle Rock, AR6.6 mi(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLCLittle Rock, AR11 mi(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little RockLittle Rock, AR14 mi(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of North Little Rock. 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 North Little Rock

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 27% of the $4,266 monthly median income of North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Little Rock?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakewood Health And Rehab, LLC in North Little Rock (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Premier At The Springs in North Little Rock (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Robinson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC in North Little Rock (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Little Rock?

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 27% of the $4,266 monthly median income of North Little Rock 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.

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