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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Stuttgart, AR: the local picture

154

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,315

residents 65 or older (17% of Stuttgart)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Arkansas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Stuttgart has about 154 residents aged 85 or older among 1,315 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Arkansas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Stuttgart 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.

Stuttgart compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Stuttgart	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	1.6%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,163	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around Stuttgart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
DeWitt, AR	19 mi	530	55
Lonoke, AR	29 mi	821	83
Pine Bluff, AR	33 mi	6,653	694
Brinkley, AR	34 mi	648	153
White Hall, AR	35 mi	771	32
Dumas, AR	42 mi	842	47

Nursing homes near Stuttgart

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC	Stuttgart, AR	1.0 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 673-1657
Crestpark Dewitt, LLC	De Witt, AR	19 mi	2 of 5	70	(870) 946-3569
Dewitt Nursing Home	De Witt, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	60	(870) 946-3571
Maple Healthcare	Hazen, AR	21 mi	2 of 5	70	(870) 255-4323
Chambers Health And Rehabilitation	Carlisle, AR	22 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 552-7150
Cavalier Healthcare Of England	England, AR	23 mi	2 of 5	70	(501) 842-2771

Hospices serving Stuttgart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	35 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	35 mi	(501) 534-4847
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	44 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	49 mi	(501) 223-8868

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart

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 37% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart: common questions

What nursing homes are near Stuttgart?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC in Stuttgart (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crestpark Dewitt, LLC in De Witt (19 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dewitt Nursing Home in De Witt (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Stuttgart?

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 37% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, AR