Hospice Support in Johnson, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Johnson, AR: the local picture

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Johnson ZIP codes

30

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

6.6%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Washington County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Washington County)

Medicare lists 1 hospice whose service area includes Johnson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Circle Of Life Hospice in Springdale (3.4 mi).

15 Johnson residents 65 or older live alone (6.6% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Johnson compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Johnson	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.6%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	6.2%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	9.8%	12%

Older residents in towns around Johnson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Springdale, AR	4.1 mi	9,148	32%
Fayetteville, AR	4.3 mi	9,725	34%
Tontitown, AR	4.4 mi	1,128	18%
Elm Springs, AR	6.1 mi	414	12%
Farmington, AR	8.0 mi	1,392	28%
Lowell, AR	8.5 mi	1,302	21%

Hospices serving Johnson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	3.4 mi	(479) 750-6632

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnson. 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 Johnson

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. 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 Johnson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Johnson?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Johnson, AR