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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Memphis, AR: the local picture

250

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

3,648

residents 65 or older (15% of West Memphis)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Crittenden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Memphis has about 250 residents aged 85 or older among 3,648 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Crittenden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older West Memphis 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.

West Memphis compared with Crittenden County and Arkansas

Census figure	West Memphis	Crittenden County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.8%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,047	$43,955	—

Older residents in towns around West Memphis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marion, AR	3.8 mi	1,714	213
Memphis, TN	13 mi	89,268	8,199
Horn Lake, MS	16 mi	2,935	128
Southaven, MS	19 mi	7,431	568
Millington, TN	21 mi	1,927	327
Bartlett, TN	22 mi	10,412	1,094

Nursing homes near West Memphis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Broadway	West Memphis, AR	0.5 mi	2 of 5	119	(870) 735-5174
The Springs Of Avalon	West Memphis, AR	0.9 mi	2 of 5	85	(870) 735-4543
Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Marion, AR	3.5 mi	3 of 5	140	(870) 739-3268
Harborview Post Acute	Memphis, TN	9.8 mi	3 of 5	113	(901) 272-2494
Parkway Health And Rehabilitation Center	Memphis, TN	10 mi	3 of 5	120	(901) 942-7456
Midtown Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Memphis, TN	11 mi	2 of 5	180	(901) 276-2021

Hospices serving West Memphis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
River Valley Hospice	Marion, AR	4.0 mi	(870) 735-2824
Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	20 mi	(901) 382-9292
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	20 mi	(901) 516-1400
Compassus-Memphis	Memphis, TN	20 mi	(901) 309-1855

Straight-line miles from the center of West Memphis. 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 West Memphis

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 36% of the $3,171 monthly median income of West Memphis 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 West Memphis: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Memphis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Springs Broadway in West Memphis (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Springs Of Avalon in West Memphis (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Marion (3.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Memphis?

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 36% of the $3,171 monthly median income of West Memphis 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 West Memphis, AR