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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ozark, AR: the local picture

98

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

642

residents 65 or older (18% of Ozark)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Franklin County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ozark has about 98 residents aged 85 or older among 642 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Ozark 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.

Ozark compared with Franklin County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ozark	Franklin County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	18%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	3.3%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,667	$35,383	—

Older residents in towns around Ozark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paris, AR	16 mi	742	81
Charleston, AR	18 mi	519	122
Alma, AR	21 mi	782	111
Clarksville, AR	21 mi	1,609	248
Booneville, AR	25 mi	572	42
Barling, AR	27 mi	990	104

Nursing homes near Ozark

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ozark Nursing And Rehab	Ozark, AR	0.9 mi	5 of 5	135	(479) 667-4791
Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center	Paris, AR	17 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 963-6151
Greenhurst Nursing Center	Charleston, AR	17 mi	5 of 5	113	(479) 965-7373
Alma Nursing And Rehab	Alma, AR	22 mi	1 of 5	105	(479) 632-4343
Johnson County Health And Rehab, LLC	Clarksville, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	140	(479) 754-2052

Hospices serving Ozark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.	Paris, AR	16 mi	(479) 943-6868
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Fort Smith, AR	32 mi	(479) 494-0100
Mercy Hospice	Fort Smith, AR	32 mi	(479) 314-1150
Gentiva	Russellville, AR	43 mi	(479) 890-2730

Straight-line miles from the center of Ozark. 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 Ozark

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 29% of the $3,972 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ozark?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ozark Nursing And Rehab in Ozark (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center in Paris (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ozark?

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 29% of the $3,972 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark, AR