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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Prescott, AR: the local picture

187

residents 85 or older (6.2% of all residents)

488

residents 65 or older (16% of Prescott)

15%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Prescott has about 187 residents aged 85 or older among 488 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Nevada County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Prescott 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.

Prescott compared with Nevada County and Arkansas

Census figure	Prescott	Nevada County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	2.0%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,479	$50,071	—

Older residents in towns around Prescott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hope, AR	15 mi	1,678	145
Nashville, AR	28 mi	736	58
Arkadelphia, AR	29 mi	1,301	158
Camden, AR	35 mi	2,061	297
Magnolia, AR	38 mi	1,762	359
Texarkana, AR	43 mi	4,984	418

Nursing homes near Prescott

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Hillcrest	Prescott, AR	0.9 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 887-3811
The Blossoms At Prescott Rehab & Nursing Center	Prescott, AR	1.3 mi	5 of 5	111	(870) 455-1086
Heather Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hope, AR	16 mi	5 of 5	128	(870) 777-3448

Hospices serving Prescott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Health Hospice	Arkadelphia, AR	28 mi	(870) 245-1040
Encompass Health Hospice	Texarkana, AR	38 mi	(870) 773-2621
Hospice Of Hope	Texarkana, AR	38 mi	(870) 216-0046
Dierksen Memorial Hospice	Texarkana, AR	38 mi	(903) 793-6464

Straight-line miles from the center of Prescott. 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 Prescott

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 $4,207 monthly median income of Prescott 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 Prescott: common questions

What nursing homes are near Prescott?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Hillcrest in Prescott (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At Prescott Rehab & Nursing Center in Prescott (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Heather Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Hope (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Prescott?

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 $4,207 monthly median income of Prescott 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 Prescott, AR