Hospice Support in West Fork, AR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Fork, AR: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Fork ZIP codes

12

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

37%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes West Fork ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Washington Regional Hospice in Fayetteville (11 mi) and Elite Hospice in Springdale (17 mi).

162 West Fork residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Fork compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	West Fork	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	40%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,076	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around West Fork

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Prairie Grove, AR	7.7 mi	1,063	37%
Farmington, AR	8.1 mi	1,392	28%
Fayetteville, AR	9.5 mi	9,725	34%
Elkins, AR	10 mi	579	13%
Lincoln, AR	13 mi	371	27%
Johnson, AR	14 mi	228	6.6%

Hospices serving West Fork

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Washington Regional Hospice	Fayetteville, AR	11 mi	(479) 463-7385
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	17 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	17 mi	(479) 750-6632
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	74 mi	(479) 498-2050
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	132 mi	(501) 223-8868

Straight-line miles from the center of West Fork. 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 West Fork

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 31% of the $3,673 monthly median income of West Fork 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 West Fork: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Fork?

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 31% of the $3,673 monthly median income of West Fork 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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