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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pine Bluff, AR: the local picture

694

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

6,653

residents 65 or older (17% of Pine Bluff)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pine Bluff has about 694 residents aged 85 or older among 6,653 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Pine Bluff 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.

Pine Bluff compared with Jefferson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pine Bluff	Jefferson County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	3.1%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,280	$42,056	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White Hall, AR	6.5 mi	771	32
Sheridan, AR	25 mi	952	92
East End, AR	30 mi	1,103	143
Landmark, AR	32 mi	676	106
Stuttgart, AR	33 mi	1,315	154
Fordyce, AR	36 mi	824	108

Nursing homes near Pine Bluff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Pine Bluff	Pine Bluff, AR	3.4 mi	2 of 5	103	(870) 534-8153
Trinity Village Medical Center	Pine Bluff, AR	3.4 mi	3 of 5	94	(870) 879-3117
Pine Bluff Transitional Care	Pine Bluff, AR	3.9 mi	1 of 5	177	(870) 541-0342
The Blossoms At White Hall Rehab & Nursing Center	White Hall, AR	6.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(870) 247-0800
The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills	Rison, AR	20 mi	2 of 5	106	(870) 325-6202
The Blossoms At Star City Rehab & Nursing Center	Star City, AR	21 mi	3 of 5	95	(870) 628-4144

Hospices serving Pine Bluff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	(501) 534-4847
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	(870) 540-0727
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	42 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	43 mi	(870) 367-9008

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Bluff. 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 Pine Bluff

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pine Bluff?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Trinity Village Medical Center in Pine Bluff (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pine Bluff Transitional Care in Pine Bluff (3.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pine Bluff?

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff, AR