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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tontitown, AR: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

1,128

residents 65 or older (18% of Tontitown)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tontitown has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 1,128 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 (30% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Tontitown 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.

Tontitown compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Tontitown	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	17%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,807	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Tontitown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Elm Springs, AR	2.7 mi	414	12
Johnson, AR	4.4 mi	228	30
Springdale, AR	5.1 mi	9,148	1,114
Cave Springs, AR	7.1 mi	532	2
Fayetteville, AR	7.9 mi	9,725	965
Lowell, AR	7.9 mi	1,302	198

Nursing homes near Tontitown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows	Springdale, AR	2.3 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 361-4669
Springdale Health And Rehabilitation Center	Springdale, AR	4.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(479) 756-0330
Westwood Health And Rehab, Inc	Springdale, AR	5.4 mi	2 of 5	85	(479) 756-1600
Shiloh Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Springdale, AR	6.4 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 750-3800
North Hills Life Care And Rehab	Fayetteville, AR	6.5 mi	5 of 5	92	(479) 444-9000
Windcrest Health And Rehab Inc	Springdale, AR	6.7 mi	2 of 5	70	(479) 756-9000

Hospices serving Tontitown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	3.8 mi	(479) 751-3019

Straight-line miles from the center of Tontitown. 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 Tontitown

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 $3,901 monthly median income of Tontitown 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 Tontitown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tontitown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows in Springdale (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Springdale Health And Rehabilitation Center in Springdale (4.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westwood Health And Rehab, Inc in Springdale (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tontitown?

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 $3,901 monthly median income of Tontitown 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.

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