Hospice Support in Brinkley, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Brinkley, AR: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brinkley ZIP codes

153

residents 85 or older (5.9% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (38% in Monroe County)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (54% in Monroe County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Brinkley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Gentiva in Forrest City (24 mi) and Elite Hospice in Forrest City (24 mi).

276 Brinkley residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Brinkley compared with Monroe County and Arkansas

Census figure	Brinkley	Monroe County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	38%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	54%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	16%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,532	$29,401	—

Older residents in towns around Brinkley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Forrest City, AR	24 mi	1,468	42%
Marianna, AR	25 mi	614	36%
Wynne, AR	33 mi	1,332	39%
Stuttgart, AR	34 mi	1,315	41%
Bald Knob, AR	36 mi	400	49%
Searcy, AR	39 mi	3,936	28%

Hospices serving Brinkley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Forrest City, AR	24 mi	(870) 494-8067
Elite Hospice	Forrest City, AR	24 mi	(870) 633-4613
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	59 mi	(501) 748-3333
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	67 mi	(870) 540-0727
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	71 mi	(501) 296-9043
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	88 mi	(870) 563-9995

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Brinkley

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 50% of the $2,294 monthly median income of Brinkley 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Brinkley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Brinkley?

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 50% of the $2,294 monthly median income of Brinkley 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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