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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pocahontas, AR: the local picture

190

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1,408

residents 65 or older (19% of Pocahontas)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Randolph County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pocahontas has about 190 residents aged 85 or older among 1,408 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.

64% of residents 65 and older report a disability (53% in Randolph County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Pocahontas 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.

Pocahontas compared with Randolph County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pocahontas	Randolph County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	4.0%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,692	$36,085	—

Older residents in towns around Pocahontas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Walnut Ridge, AR	12 mi	1,020	193
Hoxie, AR	16 mi	494	48
Corning, AR	24 mi	758	72
Bono, AR	26 mi	172	19
Paragould, AR	30 mi	4,624	580
Cherokee Village, AR	33 mi	1,626	284

Nursing homes near Pocahontas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Pocahontas, AR	2.2 mi	3 of 5	97	(870) 892-2523
Randolph County Nursing Home	Pocahontas, AR	2.2 mi	5 of 5	140	(870) 892-5214
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge	Walnut Ridge, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	119	(870) 886-9022
Lawrence Hall Health & Rehabilitation	Walnut Ridge, AR	13 mi	3 of 5	110	(870) 886-1295
Corning Therapy And Living Center	Corning, AR	24 mi	5 of 5	84	(870) 857-3100

Hospices serving Pocahontas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	51 mi	(870) 895-2651
Gentiva	Texarkana, AR	256 mi	(870) 330-7798

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pocahontas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Pocahontas (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge in Walnut Ridge (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pocahontas?

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 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, AR