Hospice Support in Hot Springs, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hot Springs, AR: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hot Springs ZIP codes

1,189

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Garland County)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Garland County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Hot Springs ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Elite Hospice in Hot Springs (3.0 mi) and Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC in Hot Springs V (3.0 mi).

3,822 Hot Springs 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.

Hot Springs compared with Garland County and Arkansas

Census figure	Hot Springs	Garland County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,215	$47,691	—

Older residents in towns around Hot Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Rockwell, AR	5.1 mi	864	32%
Piney, AR	5.4 mi	735	37%
Hot Springs Village, AR	13 mi	9,839	20%
Malvern, AR	15 mi	2,034	32%
Haskell, AR	23 mi	537	28%
Arkadelphia, AR	25 mi	1,301	36%

Hospices serving Hot Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Hot Springs, AR	3.0 mi	(501) 623-2076
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC	Hot Springs V, AR	3.0 mi	(501) 318-1500
Gentiva	Hot Springs, AR	5.8 mi	(501) 781-4033
Baptist Health Hospice	Arkadelphia, AR	26 mi	(870) 245-1040
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	40 mi	(501) 296-9043
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	52 mi	(501) 748-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Hot Springs. 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 Hot Springs

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 37% of the $3,101 monthly median income of Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hot Springs?

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 37% of the $3,101 monthly median income of Hot Springs 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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