Hospice Support in Forrest City, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Forrest City, AR: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Forrest City ZIP codes

149

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in St. Francis County)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in St. Francis County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Forrest City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Gentiva in Forrest City (0.4 mi) and Elite Hospice in Forrest City (0.4 mi).

563 Forrest City residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Forrest City compared with St. Francis County and Arkansas

Census figure	Forrest City	St. Francis County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	20%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,889	$35,293	—

Older residents in towns around Forrest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wynne, AR	15 mi	1,332	39%
Marianna, AR	17 mi	614	36%
Brinkley, AR	24 mi	648	44%
Helena-West Helena, AR	35 mi	1,622	33%
West Memphis, AR	35 mi	3,648	36%
Marion, AR	36 mi	1,714	20%

Hospices serving Forrest City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	(870) 494-8067
Elite Hospice	Forrest City, AR	0.4 mi	(870) 633-4613
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	57 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	66 mi	(870) 563-9995

Straight-line miles from the center of Forrest City. 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 Forrest City

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 $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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 Forrest City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Forrest City?

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 $2,324 monthly median income of Forrest City 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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