Hospice Support in Sherwood, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sherwood, AR: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sherwood ZIP codes

520

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Pulaski County)

36%

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

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Sherwood ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Arkansas Hospice Inc in North Little Rock (3.5 mi) and Gentiva in Little Rock (11 mi).

1,446 Sherwood residents 65 or older live alone (25% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sherwood compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sherwood	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	9.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,284	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gibson, AR	4.0 mi	873	13%
Jacksonville, AR	4.6 mi	3,435	35%
North Little Rock, AR	5.2 mi	10,878	43%
Maumelle, AR	11 mi	3,210	23%
Little Rock, AR	12 mi	31,836	37%
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	29%

Hospices serving Sherwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	3.5 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	15 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	18 mi	(501) 202-7474
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	24 mi	(501) 315-0136
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	41 mi	(501) 534-4847

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sherwood?

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 $5,274 monthly median income of Sherwood 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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