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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Walnut Ridge, AR: the local picture

193

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,020

residents 65 or older (19% of Walnut Ridge)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (56% in Lawrence County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Walnut Ridge has about 193 residents aged 85 or older among 1,020 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (56% in Lawrence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Walnut Ridge 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.

Walnut Ridge compared with Lawrence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Walnut Ridge	Lawrence County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	56%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.1%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,152	$30,740	—

Older residents in towns around Walnut Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoxie, AR	3.7 mi	494	48
Pocahontas, AR	12 mi	1,408	190
Bono, AR	15 mi	172	19
Jonesboro, AR	24 mi	11,363	1,495
Paragould, AR	24 mi	4,624	580
Brookland, AR	25 mi	302	30

Nursing homes near Walnut Ridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawrence Hall Health & Rehabilitation	Walnut Ridge, AR	1.4 mi	3 of 5	110	(870) 886-1295
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge	Walnut Ridge, AR	1.6 mi	5 of 5	119	(870) 886-9022
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Pocahontas, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	97	(870) 892-2523
Randolph County Nursing Home	Pocahontas, AR	14 mi	5 of 5	140	(870) 892-5214
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation	Jonesboro, AR	23 mi	1 of 5	135	(870) 932-3271
The Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade	Paragould, AR	24 mi	3 of 5	167	(870) 236-7104

Hospices serving Walnut Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	(870) 972-4507
Caring Hands Hospice, Inc	Batesville, AR	44 mi	(870) 698-0505
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	56 mi	(870) 895-2651

Straight-line miles from the center of Walnut Ridge. 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 Walnut Ridge

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 55% of the $2,096 monthly median income of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Walnut Ridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lawrence Hall Health & Rehabilitation in Walnut Ridge (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge in Walnut Ridge (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Pocahontas (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Walnut Ridge?

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 55% of the $2,096 monthly median income of Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge, AR