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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Salem, AR: the local picture

46

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

759

residents 65 or older (29% of Salem)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Hot Spring County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Salem has about 46 residents aged 85 or older among 759 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Hot Spring County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Salem 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.

Salem compared with Hot Spring County and Arkansas

Census figure	Salem	Hot Spring County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	29%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	3.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,944	$42,129	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Benton, AR	3.7 mi	5,892	556
Bryant, AR	4.1 mi	2,894	215
Alexander, AR	6.3 mi	299	39
Shannon Hills, AR	9.1 mi	719	200
Haskell, AR	9.6 mi	537	111
Little Rock, AR	13 mi	31,836	3,907

Nursing homes near Salem

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	2.9 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center	Bryant, AR	4.2 mi	3 of 5	116	(501) 847-0777
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	4.5 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200
Evergreen Living Center At Stagecoach	Bryant, AR	4.8 mi	4 of 5	116	(501) 213-0547
Arkansas Health Center	Benton, AR	7.1 mi	5 of 5	290	(501) 860-0500

Hospices serving Salem

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	Batesville, AR	95 mi	(501) 748-3333
Hospice Of The Ozarks	Mountain Home, AR	118 mi	(870) 508-1771
Elite Hospice	Mountain Home, AR	118 mi	(870) 424-4000
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	127 mi	(870) 895-2651

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

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 30% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem: common questions

What nursing homes are near Salem?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center in Bryant (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Salem?

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 30% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem, AR