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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Piggott, AR: the local picture

100

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

664

residents 65 or older (19% of Piggott)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Clay County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Piggott has about 100 residents aged 85 or older among 664 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Clay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Piggott 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.

Piggott compared with Clay County and Arkansas

Census figure	Piggott	Clay County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	0.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,582	$38,279	—

Older residents in towns around Piggott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kennett, MO	13 mi	2,130	227
Malden, MO	19 mi	753	33
Corning, AR	21 mi	758	72
Portageville, MO	28 mi	387	87
Poplar Bluff, MO	29 mi	3,268	308
Paragould, AR	29 mi	4,624	580

Nursing homes near Piggott

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC	Piggott, AR	0.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(870) 598-2291
Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living	Campbell, MO	9.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 246-2155
Rector Nursing And Rehab	Rector, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 595-1040
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri	Kennett, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 888-1044
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett	Kennett, MO	13 mi	5 of 5	170	(573) 888-1150
Gideon Care Center	Gideon, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 448-3505

Hospices serving Piggott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	47 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	49 mi	(870) 563-9995
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	93 mi	(870) 895-2651

Straight-line miles from the center of Piggott. 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 Piggott

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott: common questions

What nursing homes are near Piggott?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC in Piggott (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living in Campbell (9.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rector Nursing And Rehab in Rector (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Piggott?

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott, AR