Hospice Support in Pea Ridge, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pea Ridge, AR: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pea Ridge ZIP codes

60

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Benton County)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Benton County)

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes Pea Ridge ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Elite Hospice in Springdale (19 mi) and Circle Of Life Hospice in Springdale (19 mi).

180 Pea Ridge residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pea Ridge compared with Benton County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pea Ridge	Benton County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	31%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.5%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,500	$61,303	—

Older residents in towns around Pea Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Little Flock, AR	4.8 mi	321	34%
Bella Vista, AR	7.9 mi	10,005	18%
Bentonville, AR	9.1 mi	4,817	28%
Rogers, AR	9.4 mi	8,744	27%
Centerton, AR	12 mi	1,586	29%
Gravette, AR	14 mi	552	34%

Hospices serving Pea Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	19 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	19 mi	(479) 750-6632
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	25 mi	(479) 463-7385

Straight-line miles from the center of Pea Ridge. 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 Pea Ridge

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 22% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pea Ridge?

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 22% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pea Ridge 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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