Hospice Support in Pine Bluff, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pine Bluff, AR: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pine Bluff ZIP codes

694

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Jefferson County)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jefferson County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Pine Bluff ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Affinity Hospice in White Hall (6.0 mi) and Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC in White Hall (6.0 mi).

2,153 Pine Bluff residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pine Bluff compared with Jefferson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pine Bluff	Jefferson County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,280	$42,056	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
White Hall, AR	6.5 mi	771	34%
Sheridan, AR	25 mi	952	51%
East End, AR	30 mi	1,103	11%
Landmark, AR	32 mi	676	24%
Stuttgart, AR	33 mi	1,315	41%
Fordyce, AR	36 mi	824	36%

Hospices serving Pine Bluff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	(501) 534-4847
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	(870) 540-0727
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	42 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	43 mi	(870) 367-9008
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	43 mi	(501) 202-7474
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	43 mi	(501) 748-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Bluff. 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 Pine Bluff

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pine Bluff?

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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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