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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sheridan, AR: the local picture

92

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

952

residents 65 or older (18% of Sheridan)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Grant County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sheridan has about 92 residents aged 85 or older among 952 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (49% in Grant County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Sheridan 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.

Sheridan compared with Grant County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sheridan	Grant County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	49%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	6.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	0.7%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,824	$52,818	—

Older residents in towns around Sheridan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Haskell, AR	17 mi	537	111
East End, AR	17 mi	1,103	143
Benton, AR	19 mi	5,892	556
White Hall, AR	20 mi	771	32
Bryant, AR	20 mi	2,894	215
Alexander, AR	21 mi	299	39

Nursing homes near Sheridan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheridan Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Sheridan, AR	1.8 mi	4 of 5	121	(870) 942-2183
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Arkansas Health Center	Benton, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	290	(501) 860-0500
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200
Evergreen Living Center At Stagecoach	Bryant, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	116	(501) 213-0547
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	20 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401

Hospices serving Sheridan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	20 mi	(501) 315-0136
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	20 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	20 mi	(501) 534-4847
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	27 mi	(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

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 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sheridan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sheridan Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Arkansas Health Center in Benton (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sheridan?

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 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan, AR