Arkansas Alzheimer's Disease
Resource Directory
The Arkansas Alzheimer's Disease Resource Directory is designed to enable caregivers and professionals to secure assistance in dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
It was created in 1999. If you find that any of this information is outdated, or if you have information to be added, please let us know for the next edition. Contact the Alzheimer’s Resource Specialist at (501) 682-2441 to report changes.
Table of Contents
Section I: Sources of Information
Section II: Service Descriptions
Section III: Statewide Service Providers
Section IV: Regional Service Providers
Section V: Counties by Region
Alzheimer's is considered a family disease because about 80 percent of people with Alzheimer's are cared for by family and friends. Caregivers are often older adults themselves and may have health or physical problems. These problems may be made worse by the physical and emotional stress of caregiving. Caregivers need help to stay healthy and meet the often overwhelming demands of caregiving.
Management of care is the key to dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Getting help with caregiving may make it possible to continue to care for someone with Alzheimer's disease at home. This help is available from a number of sources. This directory tells how to get some of the assistance you need.
Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Donaghey Plaza South
Seventh and Main Streets
PO Box 1437, Slot S530
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437
The Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is the state agency responsible for development and oversight of Arkansas' programs for the elderly. The Division assists in the development and continuation of services and programs to serve the elderly in their own communities and homes. Its goal is to provide enough different services to give individuals a choice of how and where to meet their needs.
Services of special importance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their families include adult day/respite care, support groups, care for acute and chronic health conditions, and help for caregivers. These are described in Section III.
Division staff provide information and training on Alzheimer's disease and related issues upon request. They also provide technical assistance and support in establishing support groups and programs.
Office of Long-Term Care
700 Main Street,
PO Box 1437, Slot 409
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437
Phone (501) 682-8487; Fax (501) 682-6171; TDD (501) 682-8487
www.medicaid.state.ar.us/internetsolution/general/units/oltc/index.aspx
The Office of Long-Term Care (OLTC) licenses all adult day cares, nursing homes and residential care facilities (RCFs) in Arkansas. Directories of these facilities are available for a nominal charge. You may request a list of nursing homes in your area if you do not want to buy the complete directory. The OLTC has up-to-date information about nursing homes with special Alzheimer's facilities.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Donaghey Plaza South
Seventh and Main Streets
PO Box 1437, Slot S530
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437
The Arkansas State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (known as the Ombudsman Program) advocates for the rights of long-term care residents. It is a statewide program of community advocates that addresses the complaints of nursing home and residential care facility residents. Its representatives provide information on facilities, work for systematic change, and monitor the activities of the regulatory system.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
Eight area agencies on aging serve the elderly in Arkansas. They are listed by name with the areas they serve in Section IV of this directory. Each AAA works to increase, expand, and improve community programs and services. The AAAs also assist in establishing Alzheimer's disease or family caregiver support groups in their regions.
The AAAs offer information about eligibility for benefits and services and help with applications. They also provide personal care and case management. Case managers assess needs, develop plans of care and coordinate services to meet clients' needs.
Alzheimer's Association
24-Hour Hot Line: 1-800-272-3900
The Alzheimer's Association, a national voluntary health organization, has support groups, chapter offices and affiliates nationwide. There are four Arkansas offices.
The Association has five major goals. These goals are: (1) supporting research into the causes, treatments, cures, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease; (2) stimulating education and public awareness on Alzheimer's disease; (3) encouraging chapter formation for a nationwide family support network and implementing local programs; (4) advocating for improved public policy and legislation at federal, state, and local levels; and (5) providing information on patient and family services to aid victims of Alzheimer's disease and caregivers. For information about Alzheimer's, caregiving, support services, and membership in the Association contact one of the Arkansas chapters or the Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services.
Central Arkansas Regional Center
Tanglewood Shopping Center
7509 Cantrell Road
Suite 100
LIttle Rock, Arkansas 72207
Phone: 501-265-0027
Fax: 501-265-0037
Western Arkansas Regional Center
320 N. Greenwood Ave.
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
Phone: (497) 783-2022
Fax:
(497) 782-3185
Bella Vista Outreach Center
Highlands Crossing Center
1801 Forest Hills Blvd.
Suite 200
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715
Phone: (497) 855-2288
Fax: (497) 876-2594
Fayetteville Outreach Center
1125 N. College
Suite 466
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
Phone: (497) 713-1466
Fax: (497) 713-7989
Alzheimer’s Alliance - Texarkana Area
Melba Phillips
1315 Walnut Street
PO Box 7815
Texarkana, Arkansas
Phone (903) 792-6122 or 1-800-312-8536
www.alztexark.org
Alzheimer's Arkansas
Phyllis Watkins
10411 W. Markham, Suite 130
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409
Phone: (501) 224-0021 or 1-800-689-6090
Fax: (501) 227-6203
www.alzark.org
Adult Abuse Hotline
The hotline takes information and investigates charges of abuse, neglect and physical exploitation.
Out-Patient Diagnostic Testing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Reynolds Center on Aging
4301 W Markham, Slot 748
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Section II: Service Descriptions
Adult Day Care (ADC)
Adult Day Care programs offer a safe, supervised place for impaired adults. ADCs provide social and recreational activities in a licensed center in the community. These programs serve groups of four or more adults. Some meals and transportation are provided.
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)
Adult Day Health Care provides all the services of adult day care. It adds nursing care and therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver support groups provide caregivers a place to discuss feelings and problems related to dealing with a loved one who has Alzheimer's.
Case Management
A case manager helps determine what help is needed and will assist in obtaining services. Case management is available from the area agency on aging in each region.
Diagnosis/Assessment
Doctors examine, test and evaluate the elderly person's physical and mental status. Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease often requires a series of assessments and tests to rule out other problems. Social workers interview family members and the elderly person to evaluate function at home.
Nursing Homes
Nursing homes provide 24 hour supervision and care for all of their residents’ physical needs. As their disease progresses, people with Alzheimer's require constant supervision. The caregiver may need to investigate nursing homes as a care option for the loved one. In the final stage of the disease, nursing home care may be necessary.
Personal Care
Personal care providers help with normal daily activities such as bathing, hair care, meals, and household tasks such as bed changing and laundry.
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)
The Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is an electronic unit that hooks up to the telephone. Users can call for help at the push of a button. The PERS unit calls the monitoring station which responds by summoning assistance.
Residential Care Facilities (RCF)
Residential care facilities offer a supervised living situation which provides for an individual's personal care needs. Nursing care is not provided in such facilities and residents must be capable of self-administering medications. Fees vary from facility to facility.
Respite Care
Respite care is temporary relief for caregivers. It keeps an impaired adult safe while caregivers attend to other matters. Respite care can serve two different needs. It can give families a scheduled break from constant caregiving, and it can allow a caregiver to get away in an emergency. Having relief available helps make it possible to keep the elderly individual in the community.
Respite care can be provided either in a person's home or in a licensed facility. In either case, it is provided by trained workers.
Veterans Services
Services are provided by the Veterans Administration (VA) to veterans of military service. Priority goes first to veterans who have service connected disabilities, then to veterans over 65 who have incomes within certain limits. Other veterans are cared for on an "available bed" basis.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE MEDICAL EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Reynolds Senior Health Center
4301 West Capitol
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
The Center is a diagnostic and treatment center which performs Alzheimer’s disease medical evaluation and diagnosis. It serves people with senile dementia and senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type. The clinic will serve any Arkansan referred by a physician.
There are two phases of clinic treatment. First, the patient is evaluated by a team of specialists which includes doctors, nurses, a social worker, a dietician, and a pharmacist. Then the team develops a treatment and management plan with the family, focusing on the needs of the family as well as the patient.
IN-HOME SERVICES
Arkansas Department of Health
Personal Care Section
Director: Marcie Gibson
4815 West Markham, Slot 5
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
The Department of Health serves clients statewide with in-home services including personal care and respite care. Fees are scaled to income.
MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING SERVICES
Arkansas Mental Health Services
4313 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-4096
Phone (501) 686-9182; Fax (501) 686-9176
Mental health services are available in all 75 Arkansas counties. These services are provided by comprehensive community mental health centers and clinics. They offer outpatient services, consultation, education and preventive services, services for the elderly, and services for alcohol and drug abusers.
Contact this agency, or the local area agency on aging, or the Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services for referral to the community mental health center in your area.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL FACILITIES
John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
4300 West Seventh Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone (501) 661-1202
The Veterans Hospital is home to the first geriatric evaluation unit in the United States. This unit assesses and evaluates the physical and mental status of elderly veterans in a stable medical condition. The hospital also includes a 200-bed nursing home care unit.
In addition, the Veterans Administration offers extended care programs. They provide hospital-based home care for patients who have active and strong family support. There is also an independent living program for patients who can manage at home independently.
The North Little Rock division has an adult day health care program. It serves clients on an out-patient basis, allowing families and guardians to live relatively normal lives while caring for a patient in the home.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Arkansas Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly
The Executive Building
2020 West 3rd, Suite 620
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone (501) 376-9263 or 1-800-999-2853; Fax (501) 376-9263
Arkansas Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly (AVLE) is a private, non-profit project of the Young Lawyers Section of the Arkansas Bar Association. AVLE clients must be 55 or older. They must be referred to AVLE by a local legal services program or area agency on aging. Free (pro bono) legal assistance is provided for civil legal matters in 67 counties.
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
209 West Capitol, Suite 36
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Central Arkansas Legal Services is a non-profit corporation. Volunteers in Organization for Central Arkansas Legal Services (VOCALS) provide free legal assistance to low income persons in civil (non-criminal) cases. These services are available to Pulaski County residents who meet certain criteria.
Section IV: Regional Service Providers
REGION I: NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
The Area Connection (Area Agency on Aging of Northwest AR)
Donna Piper, Information and Referral
910-B Northvale Shopping Center
PO Box 1795
Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Phone (870) 741-1144 or 1-800-432-9721; Fax (870) 741-6214; TDD (870) 741-1346
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Village House Adult Day Care
Patty Pearson
75 East Lancashire Boulevard
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714
Phone (501) 855-4449
Council on Aging/Adult Day Care Services
Florence Moore
1225 Wood Avenue
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Phone (501) 521-0145
The Area Connection
Betty Shelton
910-B Northvale Shopping Center
PO Box 1795
Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Phone (870) 741-1144 or 1-800-432-9721
Boone County Adult Day Care Center
Betty Conner
1516-A Rock Springs Road
Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Phone (870) 741-4991
Newton County Adult Day Care Center
Sue Middleton
P.O. Box 99
Jasper, Arkansas 72641
Phone (870) 446-6260
Baxter House Adult Day Care Center
Carolyn Treat
PO Box 932
Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Phone (870) 425-7585
Baxter Retirement Center
Betty Mounce
550 West 6th
Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Phone (870) 597-2526 or 1-800-597-2526
Council on Aging/Adult Day Care Service
Janet Scates
4507 Johnson Road
Springdale, Arkansas 72765-0807
Phone (501) 756-5881
Alzheimer's Family Support Groups
Caregivers Support Group
Bella Vista Community Church
Linda Tompkins
75 E. Lancashire
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714
Phone (501) 855-1126
Alzheimer’s Support Group of Bella Vista
Bella Vistas First United Methodist Church
Wayne Bartruff
20 Boyce Drive Room 23
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714
Phone (501) 855-2288
Alzheimer’s Support Group
First United Methodist Church
Wayne Bartruff
201 N. West 2nd
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
Phone (501) 855-2288
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Sequoyah United Methodist Church
Wayne Bartruff
1901 Old Wire Road
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Phone (501) 855-2288
Alzheimer’s/Caregiver’s Support Group
Boone County Adult Day Care Center
Betty Conner
1516-A Rock Springs Road
Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Phone (870) 741-4991
Baxter House Support Group
Carolyn Treat (Contact Person)
1108 Spring Street
PO Box 932
Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Phone (870) 425-7585
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Van Matre Senior Center
Joan Kelley (Contact Person)
1101 Spring Street (Cooper Park)
Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Phone (870) 424-3054
Council on Aging/Caregiver Support Group
Connie Fields
4507 S. Johnson
Springdale, Arkansas 72765-0807
Phone (501) 582-1604
Siloam Springs Alzheimer’s Support Group
First Baptist Church
Rogene Weathers
JBU Box 30003
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
Phone (501) 524-6576
Springdale Alzheimer's Support Group
First United Methodist Church
Traci Summers
Shiloh and Center
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
Mail address: Rt 2 Box 47A
Winslow, Arkansas 72959
Phone (501) 634-7603
Caregivers Support Group
Patricia Duckworth
PO Box 926
Rogers, Arkansas 72758
Phone (501) 636-4738
In-Patient Medical Care
Washington Regional Medical Center
Generations/Transitions Program
Pat Hall
1125 North College
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
Phone (501) 587-2686 or 1-877-587-2221
Legal Services Program
Ozark Legal Services
26 East Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Phone (501) 442-0600 or 1-800-234-3544; Fax (501) 442-0603
Serves Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington Counties.
Ozark Legal Services
213 West Ruch
PO Box 1613
Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Phone (501) 741-2454; Fax (501) 741-2453
Serves Baxter, Boone, Marion, and Newton Counties.
Ozark Legal Services
Mountain View Branch Office
P. O. Box 430
Mountain View, AR 72560
Phone (870) 269-4355
Serves Fulton, Izard, Stone, Searcy and Van Buren Counties.
REGION II: WHITE RIVER AREA
Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White and Woodruff Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
Peggy Pearce, Information and Referral
3998 Harrison Street
P. O. Box 2637
Batesville, Arkansas 72503
Voice/TDD (870) 793-4431 or 1-800-382-3205; Fax (870) 793-3971
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
3998 Harrison Street
P. O. Box 2637
Batesville, Arkansas 72503
Phone (870) 793-4431 or 1-800-382-3205
Care & Share Adult Day Services
Joy Smith
1590 College Street
Batesville, Arkansas 72501
Phone (870) 793-8821
The Davis Center
Margaree Cooper
2101 Beebe Capps Exp.
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
Phone (501) 305-4955
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
Sharon Southard
3998 Harrison Street
P. O. Box 2637
Batesville, Arkansas 72503
Phone (870) 793-4431 or 1-800-382-3205
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Woodlawn Nusing Home
Wenona Edley
2901 Neeley
Batesville, Arkansas 72501
Phone (870) 793-7195
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Dee Roberts
P. O. Box 1245
Clinton, Arkansas 72031
Phone (501) 745-4489
HorseShoe Bend Alzheimer’s Support Group
Faith Presbyterian Church
Reba Cornwell or Charlie Willard (Contact Persons)
410 Isabella
HorseShoe Bend, Arkansas 72512
Phone (870) 670-4196
Caretakers of the Aging Support Group
Harris Hospital Senior Care
Donna Manor
1205 McLain
Newport, Arkansas 72112
Phone (870) 523-4300 or 1-800-360-2561
Alzheimer's Support Group In Searcy
Alline Martin
109 Red Oak Lane
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
Phone (501) 268-1249
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation (Admission)
Sydney Dill
1205 Skyline Drive
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
Phone (501) 268-6188
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Ozark Legal Services
712 West Main
Mountain View, Arkansas 72560
Phone (870) 269-4355
Legal Services of Northeast Arkansas
202 Walnut Street
P. O. Box 623
Newport, Arkansas 72112
Phone (870) 523-9892 or 1-800-382-3003; Phone (870) 523-3785
Serves Independence, Jackson, Sharp and Woodruff Counties.
Migrant Farm Worker Project
Center For Arkansas Legal Services
209 W. Capitol, Suite 36
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone (501) 376-3423 or 1-800-950-5817
Serves Faulkner, Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, White, Arkansas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Lincoln, Bradley, Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Nevada, and Union.
NURSING FACILITIES WITH ALZHEIMER’S WINGS
Independence CountyOakdale Nursing Home
P.O. Box 670
Judsonia, Arkansas 72081
Phone (501) 268-2288
Woodruff County Nursing Home
P. O. Box 407
McCrory, Arkansas 72101
Phone (870) 731-2543
Searcy Nursing & Rehab
211 Skyline Drive
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
Phone (501) 268-6188
REGION III: EAST ARKANSAS
Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph and St. Francis Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
Donna Monehan, Information and Referral
2005 E. Highland Drive
P. O. Box 5035
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403-5035
Voice/TDD (870) 930-5980 or 1-800-467-3278; Fax (870) 930-2209
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Mississippi County Adult Day Care, Inc
Faye Mathis
1101 David Lane
Blytheville, Arkansas 72315
Phone (870) 762-1222
Forrest City Adult Daycare
Lorene Whitfield
38 Grobmyer Circle
P.O. Box 1456
Forrest City, Arkansas 72336
Phone (870) 633-1727
Jonesbobo Adult Day Care
Rosie Redus (Contact Person)
2114-B North Church Street
P. O. Box 1497
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403-1497
Phone (870) 935-7282
Rondo Adult Day Care Center
Catherine Watson
12165 Hwy 121 South
Lexa, Arkansas 72355
Phone (870) 295-2025
East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
Ina Brown
2005 E Highland Drive
P. O. Box 5035
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403-5035
Phone (870) 930-2239 or 1-800-467-3278
Southland Adult Care Center
Arlanda Jacobs
PO Box 2514
West Helena, Arkansas 72390-2514
Phone (870) 572-2966
Trumann Adult Day Care Center
Christine Hatley
351 Campbell Street
Trumann, Arkansas 72472-1497
Phone (870) 483-2122
West Memphis Adult Day Care Center
Stella Walton
1300 Polk Street
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
Phone (870) 735-5883
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Samatha M. Phillips
1520 N. Division
Blytheville, Arkansas 72315
Phone (870) 763-1120 or 1-800-791-6124
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Methodist Home Health Care
Diana Schwinghammer
P.O. Box 97
Cherokee Village, Arkansas 72525
Phone (870) 257-4700
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Lora Fowler
1601 New Castle Road
Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
Phone (870) 261-0323; Fax 870-261-0325; 1-800-655-7178
Alzheimer Support Group
Senior Care Unit
Connie Hoggard
1601 New Castle Road
Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
Phone (870) 261-0323; Fax 870-261-0325; 1-800-655-7178
East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc
Jonesboro Alzheimer’s Support Group
Ina Brown
2005 E. Highland Drive
PO Box 5035
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403-5035
Voice/TDD (870) 930 2235 or 1-888-930-9238; FAX (870) 930-2234
Jonesboro Alzheimer's Support Group
Mary Harner
1401 Twin Oaks
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403
Phone (870) 930-2226; 1-800-532-2235
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Support Group
B. R. A. D. Pocahontas Senior Citizens Center
Joyce Brunner
1505 Airport Road
Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455
Phone (870) 892-8473
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Kenneth Renshaw
289 N Thornton Street
Piggott, Arkansas 72454
Phone (870) 598-3118
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Lawrence Memorial Health Service
Scott Foster
P. O. Box 839
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 72476
Phone (870) 886-1200
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Virginia Cline
1309 West Major
P. O. Box 839
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 72476
Phone 870 886-1200
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Legal Services of Northeast Arkansas
202 Walnut Street
Newport, Arkansas 72112
Phone (870) 523-9892 or 1-800-477-9892; Fax (870) 523-3785
Serves Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Woodruff Counties.
Legal Services of Northeast Arkansas
714 South Main
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Phone (870) 972-9224 or 1-800-972-9224; Fax (870) 910-5562
Serves Clay, Craighead, Greene, and Poinsett Counties.
East Arkansas Legal Services
500 East Broadway
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
Phone (870) 732-6370 or 1-800-542-3475; Fax (870) 732-6373
Serves Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, and St. Francis Counties.
REGION IV: SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS
Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.
Pauline Jones, Information and Referral
709 East Eighth Avenue
P. O. Box 8569
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611
Phone (870) 543-6300 or 1-800-264-3260; TDD (870) 264-3260; FAX (870) 534-2152
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
JLWP Adult Day Care
Jamie Wilson
322 W. 2nd
Dewitt, Arkansas 72042
Phone (870) 946-2708 or 1-888-779-7000
CeCe’s Adult Day Care
Josephine Marks
1804 W. 33rd
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
Phone (870) 534-4852
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas (Respite)
709 East Eighth Avenue
P. O. Box 8569
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611
Phone (870) 534-6300 or 1-800-264-3260
Devine Adult Day Health Care
Debra Henry
3400 W. 34th
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
Phone (870) 534-8981
The Elizabeth Adult Day Care
Thelma Brasher
2318 S. Cherry
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Phone (870) 534-5045
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Beverly Health Care
Susan Smith
1194 North Chester Street
Monticello, Arkansas 71655
Phone (870)-367-6852; Fax (870) 367-3910
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Carolyn Ferguson
709 East 8th Street
PO Box 8569
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611-8569
Phone (870) 543-6300
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
Ashley Memorial Hospital Generations
Unity Road
Crossett, Arkansas 71635
Phone (870) 364-2273
Delta Memorial Hospital Generations
300 E. Pickens
Dumas, Arkansas 71639
Phone (870) 382-4865 or1-800-264-3260
Senior Care Dallas County Hospital
201 Clifton
Fordyce, Arkansas 71742
Phone (870) 352-6300
Leisure Lodge
1864 Hwy 35W
Monticello, Arkansas 71655
Phone (870) 367-6852
SeniorCare
Bradley County Hospital
404 S. Bradley
Warren, Arkansas 71671
Phone (870) 226-2521 or 1-800-868-7725
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
1400 West 5th Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Phone (870) 536-9006 or 1-800-666-3441
Serves Arkansas, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties.
REGION V: CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
CareLink (Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc.)
Sandy Bone
Referral Intake
706 West Fourth
P.O. Box 5988
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119
Voice/TDD (501) 372-5300 or 1-800-482-6359; Fax (501) 688-7437
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Central Arkansas Development Council
Charles Cunningham
722 Gaunt
P. O. Box 540
Benton, Arkansas 72015
Phone (501) 315-1121
Spears Adult Day Care Center (Also Respite)
Clara & Glen Spears
506 Hudson Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015
Phone (501) 776-1440
Unity Adult Care Center
Sandra Fuller
400 Polk Street
Conway, Arkansas 72032
Phone (501) 327-2644
Senior Citizens Activities Today (SCAT)
Parris Towers
B. J. Bowen
1800 South Broadway
P. O. Box 104
Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Phone (501) 374-0123
CareLink Adult Day Care Program
Pam Brain
2717 West Seventh St
P. O. Box 5988
Little Rock, Arkansas 72119
Phone (501) 376-8852
Respite Care Program
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Center
Patricia Campbell
4300 W. 7th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone (501) 660-2028
Kenneth J. Pennebaker Center for Adults
Gwynn Davis
407 West 25th
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Phone (501) 753-8756
St. Luke's Respite Center
Virginia Martin
4106 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
Phone (501) 753-4281
Adult Day Health Care Program
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Center
Karen H. Lawman
2200 Fort Roots Drive
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Phone (501) 661-1202
Veterans Administration Adult Day Health Care*
122A-North Little Rock Division
Veterans Administration Medical Center
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114-1706
Phone (501) 661-1202 ext. 4163
*Note: Severely disabled eligible veterans living at home may also be admitted for respite care for up to 30 days per year.
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Brenda Forthman
203 Lillian St
Benton, Arkansas 72015
Phone (501) 860-7382
Conway Alzheimer's Support Group
Marlene Hogan
P. O. Box 534
Conway, Arkansas 72033
Phone (501) 329-2470
Central Arkansas Alzheimer's Support Group
Phyllis Watkins
10002 W Markham Suite B-5
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-1412
Phone (501) 224-0021
Geyer Springs United Methodist Church (Respite)
Carol Haskins
5500 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
Phone (501) 565-3175
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Respite)
Virginia Martin
4106 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
Phone (501) 753-9059
Alzheimer’s Support Group
White County Medical Center
Francis Martin
109 Red Oak Lane
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
Phone (501) 268-1249
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
SouthWest Hospital
Scott Williams
11401 Interstate 30
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
Phone (501) 455-7354 or-800-457-5677; Fax (501) 455-7065
VA Nursing Home Care Unit
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Center
2200 Fort Roots Drive
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72214
Phone (501) 661-1202 ext. 4351
New Day Transitions
Sue Tabler
PO Box 159
Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076
Phone (501) 985-7135
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
209 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 36
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Phone (501) 376-3423 or 1-800-950-5817; Fax (501) 376-3664
Serves Faulkner, Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, Saline, and White Counties.
REGION VI: WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Clark, Conway, Garland, Hot Spring, Johnson, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Pope and Yell Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas
905 West Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Phone (501) 321-2811 or 1-800-467-2170; Fax (501) 321-2650; TDD (501) 321-2710
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Clarksville Retirement Center
Faye Christian
311 South Central
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Phone (501) 754-7538
Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas
905 West Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Phone (501) 321-2811 or 1-800-467-2170
The Caring Place (Respite)
First United Methodist Church
Lori Voss
1100 Central
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Phone (501) 622-3303
St. Anthony’s Adult Care/Adult Day Health Center
Gina Usery
104 North Denver
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Phone (501) 354-6444
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Janice Donahoue (Contact Person)
1704 Westgate Circle
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
Phone (870) 245-1041
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Caring Place
First United Methodist Church
Markie Van Schenck
1100 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
Phone (501) 760-3009
Hot Springs Village Caring Place
Barcelona Road Baptist Church
Linda Datwyler
390 Barcelona Road
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas 71909
Phone (501) 915-0241
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Mike Erwin
552 Golf Links Road
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
Phone (501) 624-7149
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Montgomery County Nursing Home
Beth Smith
Ray Street
Mt. Ida, Arkansas 71957
Phone (870) 867-2156
Alzheimer’s Family and Friends Support Group
Joann Bowie
1701 S. Atlantic
Russellville, Arkansas 72802
Phone (501) 967-0314
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Neil Jackson
103 West Parkway
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Phone (501) 967-9300
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
Montgomery County Nursing Home
Beth Smith
Ray Street
Mt Ida, Arkansas 71957
Phone (870) 867-2156
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Western Arkansas Legal Services
100 Greenwood, Suite E.
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Phone (501) 624-2591 or 1-800-999-3106; Fax (501) 624-2594
Serves Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Howard, Montgomery, Pike, Polk, Saline, and Sevier Counties.
Central Arkansas Legal Services
209 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 36
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Phone (501) 376-3423 or 1-800-950-5817; Fax (501) 376-3664
Serves Conway, Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Prairie, Pulaski and White Counties.
REGION VII: SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier and Union Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Southwest Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
Dina Kendrick, Information and Referral
600 Columbia, 11 E
P. O. Box 1863
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
Phone (870) 234-7410 or 1-800-272-2127; Fax (870) 234-6804; TTD-1-800-336-5575
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Ouachita Daily Living
Ruth Levay
1915 Fairview Road
Camden, Arkansas 71901
Phone (870) 836-4106
Elder Care Adult Day Care
Mary Ann Gilmore
824 West Main
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
Phone (870) 234-0811
Split Rail RCF
Mike Durbin
Route 5, Box 237A
Prescott, Arkansas 71857
Phone (870) 887-2653
Southwest Arkansas Development Council
Tom Lockard
3902 Sanderson Lane
Texarkana, Arkansas 75502
Phone (870) 773-5504
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Ken Risinger
859 Homestead
Ashdown, Arkansas 71822
Phone (870) 898-3905
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Amberwood Lodge
Peggy Lacefield
320 Collin Raye Drive
Dequeen, Arkansas 71832
Phone (870) 642-4344
Alzheimer’s Support Group
First United Methodist Church
Donna Bever (Contact Person)
424 Heynecker
DeQueen, Arkansas 71832
Phone (870) 642-2038
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Quachita Co Medical Center
Tamie McPherson
638 California
Camden, Arkansas 71701
Phone (870) 836-1415
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Laquita Rainey
615 W. Center
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
Phone (870) 875-1711
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Mental Health Center
Jan Nelson
715 North College
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
Phone (870) 862-7921
Magnolia Hospital Home Health
Columbia County Alzheimer’s Support Group
Lynelle Williams
P. O. Box 629
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-0629
Phone (870) 235-3478
Beverly Health Care Magnolia Manor
Jeff Herrington
301 S. Boundry Street
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-0629
Phone (870) 234-1361; Fax (870) 235-3596
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Sunrise Program
Crystal Funderburg
800 W Leslie
Nashville, Arkansas 71852
Phone (870) 845-8206
Alzheimer Support Group
Kelly Park
P. O. Box 372
Prescott, Arkansas 71857
Phone (870) 887-6639
Alzheimer's Association of Greater
Texarkana Area Chapter
Melba Phillips
1315 Walnut St
P. O. Box 7812
Texarkana, Texas 75501
Phone (903) 792-6122
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
East Texas Legal Services
Texarkana Branch Office
1425 College Drive
Texarkana, Texas 75504-0170
Phone (903) 793-7661 or 1-800-568-3857
Serves Hempstead, Lafayette, Little River and Miller.
Center for Legal Services of Arkansas
El Dorado Branch Office
111 W Elm
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
Phone (870) 863-0368 or 1-800-950-0368; Fax (870) 863-0515
Serves Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Nevada, Quachita, and Union.
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
Ouachita Daily Living Center
Quachita County Medical Center
P. O. Box 797
Camden, Arkansas 71711-0797
Phone (870) 836-4106
Comprehensive Elderly Services
South Arkansas Regional Health Center
Philip Packard (Contact Person)
1715 N. College Avenue
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
Phone (870) 862-7921 or1-800-825-1554
REGION VIII: WESTERN ARKANSAS
Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott and Sebastian Counties.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Western Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
Jackie Dooley, Information and Referral
524 Garrison
P. O. Box 1724
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902
Phone (501) 783-5550 or 1-800-737-1827; Fax (501) 783-0029
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Sebastian County Retirement Center
Elaine Morrison
115 Fort Street
Barling, Arkansas 72923
Phone (501) 452-4949
Fort Smith Adult Health Day Center
Dana Turner
1408 Cavanaugh
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72908
Phone (501) 646-0891
Western Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
524 Garrison
P. O. Box 1724
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902
Phone (501) 783-4500 or 1-800-737-1827
Fountain of Youth Adult Day Care
Susan Peacock Reehl
2409 South 56 Street, Suite 121
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
Phone (501) 484-7782
Mulberry Lodge Retirement Center
Johnice White
Route 1, Box 140
Mulberry, Arkansas 72947
Phone (501) 997-8001
Mountain View Lodge
Gayle Watkins
P. O. Box 167
Ozark, Arkansas 72949
Phone (501) 650-7397
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
First Presbyterian Church
Hilda Knight
117 Rudy Road
Alma, Arkansas 72921
Phone (501) 632-2371
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Clarkville Convalesence Home
Ronnie Johnson
400 Oak Court
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Phone (501) 754-8611
Alzheimer's Association Western Arkansas Chapter
Holly Redman
322 N. Greenwood Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
Phone (501) 963-6151 or 1-800-783-2022
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Fort Smith Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Jesse Keith
3310 N. 50th
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72904
Phone (501) 783-3101
Alzheimer's Support Group
First Baptist Church
Sandi Klein
811 Port Arthur
Mena, Arkansas 71953
Phone (501) 394-7400 or 1-888-394-3000
IN-PATIENT MEDICAL CARE
Harbor View Mercy Hospital
P.O. Box 17000
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72917
Phone (501) 484-5550
Beverly Health Rehabilitation Center
Jannia Green
228 West Pointer Trail
Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
Phone (501) 474-5276
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
WESTERN ARKANSAS LEGAL SERVICES
Russellville Branch Office
500 West Main, Suite 302
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Phone (501) 968-3916
Serves Johnson, Pope and Yell
Fort Smith Office
Professional Building
100 North 6th
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
Phone (501) 785-5211
Serves Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, and Sebastian Counties.
SECTION V: COUNTIES BY REGION
Craighead - - - - - Region III
Crawford - - - - - Region VIII
Crittenden - - - - - Region III
Franklin - - - - - Region VIII
Hempstead - - - - - Region VII
Hot Springs - - - - - Region VI
Independence - - - - - Region II
Lafayette - - - - - Region VII
Little River - - - - - Region VII
Mississippi - - - - - Region III
Montgomery - - - - - Region VI
Saint Francis - - - - - Region III
Arkansas Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
PO Box 1437 Slot S530
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437