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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waldron, AR: the local picture

46

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

456

residents 65 or older (14% of Waldron)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Scott County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waldron has about 46 residents aged 85 or older among 456 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 (38% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Waldron 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.

Waldron compared with Scott County and Arkansas

Census figure	Waldron	Scott County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	38%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	8.6%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,797	$37,000	—

Older residents in towns around Waldron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Booneville, AR	19 mi	572	42
Greenwood, AR	23 mi	1,906	225
Mena, AR	24 mi	1,166	49
Charleston, AR	27 mi	519	122
Heavener, OK	29 mi	426	53
Barling, AR	31 mi	990	104

Nursing homes near Waldron

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Waldron	Waldron, AR	0.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(479) 637-3171
Oak Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Inc	Booneville, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	120	(479) 675-3763
The Green House Cottages Of Homewood	Mena, AR	22 mi	5 of 5	138	(479) 394-3511
Pink Bud Home For The Golden Years	Greenwood, AR	24 mi	1 of 5	110	(479) 996-4125

Hospices serving Waldron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Mena, AR	23 mi	(479) 394-1134
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Fort Smith, AR	34 mi	(479) 494-0100
Mercy Hospice	Fort Smith, AR	34 mi	(479) 314-1150
Gentiva	Russellville, AR	61 mi	(479) 890-2730

Straight-line miles from the center of Waldron. 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 Waldron

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waldron?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Of Waldron in Waldron (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Inc in Booneville (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Homewood in Mena (22 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waldron?

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 63% of the $1,816 monthly median income of Waldron 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 Waldron, AR