Respite Care in Arkadelphia, AR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Arkadelphia, AR: the local picture

1,301

residents 65 or older (13% of Arkadelphia)

64%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Clark County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Arkadelphia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Arkadelphia live with someone: 64% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 514 Arkadelphia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (45% in Clark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Arkadelphia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Arkadelphia compared with Clark County and Arkansas

Census figure	Arkadelphia	Clark County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,702	$47,593	—

Older residents in towns around Arkadelphia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Malvern, AR	22 mi	2,034	43%
Rockwell, AR	24 mi	864	29%
Hot Springs, AR	25 mi	9,396	41%
Piney, AR	26 mi	735	28%
Prescott, AR	29 mi	488	15%
Haskell, AR	36 mi	537	39%

Hospices serving Arkadelphia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Health Hospice	Arkadelphia, AR	0.8 mi	(870) 245-1040
Elite Hospice	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	(501) 623-2076
Gentiva	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	(501) 781-4033
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	56 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Texarkana, AR	67 mi	(870) 330-7798

Nursing homes near Arkadelphia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nightingale At Arkadelphia	Arkadelphia, AR	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(870) 246-5566
Twin Rivers Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Arkadelphia, AR	0.9 mi	4 of 5	112	(870) 246-6337
Quapaw Care And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Hot Springs, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	126	(501) 525-7140
Encore Healthcare And Rehabi Of Malvern	Malvern, AR	23 mi	3 of 5	108	(501) 337-9581

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkadelphia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Arkadelphia

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 26% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Arkadelphia: common questions

Which hospices serve Arkadelphia?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Arkadelphia ZIP codes, including Baptist Health Hospice, Elite Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Arkadelphia?

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 26% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Arkadelphia. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Arkansas.

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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.

Respite Care in Arkadelphia, AR