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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vilonia, AR: the local picture

21

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

444

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Vilonia)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Faulkner County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vilonia has about 21 residents aged 85 or older among 444 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Faulkner County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

3.8% of older Vilonia 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.

Vilonia compared with Faulkner County and Arkansas

Census figure	Vilonia	Faulkner County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.8%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	4.9%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,685	$51,158	—

Older residents in towns around Vilonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gibson, AR	12 mi	873	47
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	485
Austin, AR	14 mi	278	30
Greenbrier, AR	14 mi	769	68
Conway, AR	14 mi	7,727	966
Mayflower, AR	14 mi	520	27

Nursing homes near Vilonia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greystone Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Cabot, AR	9.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(501) 605-1545
Superior Health & Rehab, LLC	Conway, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	118	(501) 585-6800
Cabot Health And Rehab, LLC	Cabot, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	89	(501) 843-6181
Spring Creek Health & Rehab	Cabot, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	109	(501) 843-3100
Greenbrier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Greenbrier, AR	14 mi	5 of 5	90	(501) 679-0860
Salem Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Conway, AR	14 mi	5 of 5	103	(501) 327-4421

Hospices serving Vilonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	19 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	24 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	26 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	(501) 202-7474

Straight-line miles from the center of Vilonia. 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 Vilonia

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 16% of the $7,224 monthly median income of Vilonia 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 Vilonia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vilonia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Greystone Nursing And Rehab, LLC in Cabot (9.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Superior Health & Rehab, LLC in Conway (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cabot Health And Rehab, LLC in Cabot (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vilonia?

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 16% of the $7,224 monthly median income of Vilonia 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 Vilonia, AR