Companion Care in North Crossett, AR for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in North Crossett, AR: the local picture

491

residents 65 or older (19% of North Crossett)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Ashley County)

1.4%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

15%

of households have no vehicle (8.8% in Ashley County)

About 223 residents of North Crossett aged 65 or older live alone, 49% of older residents in households (34% in Ashley County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

15% of North Crossett households have no vehicle (8.8% in Ashley County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 491 North Crossett residents aged 65 or older, 71 are 85 or older (14%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

266 North Crossett households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 80 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 71 older North Crossett residents (15%) live below the poverty line (15% in Ashley County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

North Crossett compared with Ashley County and Arkansas

Census figure	North Crossett	Ashley County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	5.3%	8.3%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.8%	5.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	50%	40%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,455	$33,649	—

Older residents in towns around North Crossett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Crossett, AR	3.9 mi	1,173	37%
Hamburg, AR	8.5 mi	326	52%
Bastrop, LA	28 mi	1,255	46%
Warren, AR	31 mi	804	47%
Monticello, AR	32 mi	1,405	56%
Farmerville, LA	39 mi	844	53%

Hospitals near North Crossett (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ashley County Medical Center	Crossett, AR	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(870) 364-4111
Morehouse General Hospital	Bastrop, LA	27 mi	2 of 5	(318) 283-3600
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Bastrop	Bastrop, LA	27 mi	not rated	(318) 281-2448

Straight-line miles from the center of North Crossett. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in North Crossett

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 45% of the $2,538 monthly median income of North Crossett 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in North Crossett: common questions

How many seniors live alone in North Crossett?

About 223 residents aged 65 or older, 49% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (34% in Ashley County).

How much does companion care cost in North Crossett?

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 45% of the $2,538 monthly median income of North Crossett 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in North Crossett?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in North Crossett, AR