Respite Care in Berryville, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Berryville, AR: the local picture

889

residents 65 or older (16% of Berryville)

74%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Carroll County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Berryville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Berryville live with someone: 74% 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 341 Berryville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Carroll County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Berryville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Berryville compared with Carroll County and Arkansas

Census figure	Berryville	Carroll County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,279	$45,098	—

Older residents in towns around Berryville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green Forest, AR	8.0 mi	255	49%
Huntsville, AR	21 mi	516	46%
Branson, MO	23 mi	3,191	40%
Hollister, MO	25 mi	878	15%
Harrison, AR	27 mi	3,118	43%
Cassville, MO	27 mi	732	32%

Hospices serving Berryville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	36 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	36 mi	(479) 750-6632
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	79 mi	(479) 498-2050
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	94 mi	(870) 895-2651
Elite Hospice	Searcy, AR	129 mi	(501) 279-2048

Nursing homes near Berryville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center	Berryville, AR	1.1 mi	1 of 5	114	(870) 423-6966
The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen	Eureka Springs, AR	9.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(479) 253-7038
Meadowview Healthcare And Rehab	Huntsville, AR	22 mi	2 of 5	105	(479) 738-2021

Straight-line miles from the center of Berryville. 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 Berryville

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 51% of the $2,273 monthly median income of Berryville 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 Berryville: common questions

Which hospices serve Berryville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Berryville ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, Circle Of Life Hospice, Lifetouch Health Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Berryville?

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 51% of the $2,273 monthly median income of Berryville 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 Berryville. 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.

More near Berryville

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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 Berryville, AR