Respite Care in Atkins, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Atkins, AR: the local picture

481

residents 65 or older (17% of Atkins)

73%

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

51%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Atkins ZIP codes

Most older adults in Atkins live with someone: 73% 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 218 Atkins residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (41% in Pope County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Atkins ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Atkins compared with Pope County and Arkansas

Census figure	Atkins	Pope County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$44,027	—

Older residents in towns around Atkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pottsville, AR	6.3 mi	413	43%
Russellville, AR	11 mi	3,714	48%
Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	672	50%
Morrilton, AR	13 mi	1,388	37%
Conway, AR	30 mi	7,727	40%
Greenbrier, AR	32 mi	769	44%

Hospices serving Atkins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	11 mi	(479) 498-2050
Gentiva	Russellville, AR	11 mi	(479) 890-2730
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	46 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	48 mi	(501) 223-8868

Nursing homes near Atkins (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Atkins, AR	0.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 641-7100
Legacy Heights Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Russellville, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	122	(479) 968-5858
Stella Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	124	(479) 968-4141
Dardanelle Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc	Dardanelle, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	110	(479) 229-4884

Straight-line miles from the center of Atkins. 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 Atkins

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins: common questions

Which hospices serve Atkins?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Atkins ZIP codes, including Lifetouch Health Hospice Care, Gentiva, Hospice Home Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Atkins?

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 24% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Atkins 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 Atkins. 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 Atkins, AR