Respite Care in Brookland, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookland, AR: the local picture

302

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Brookland)

82%

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Craighead County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookland live with someone: 82% 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 166 Brookland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (55%) (44% in Craighead County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Brookland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brookland compared with Craighead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Brookland	Craighead County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	14%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,333	$47,075	—

Older residents in towns around Brookland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jonesboro, AR	8.0 mi	11,363	43%
Lake City, AR	8.5 mi	418	60%
Paragould, AR	11 mi	4,624	42%
Bono, AR	13 mi	172	53%
Trumann, AR	15 mi	1,214	59%
Manila, AR	23 mi	551	41%

Hospices serving Brookland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	8.3 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	8.3 mi	(870) 972-4507
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC	Hot Springs V, AR	169 mi	(501) 318-1500

Nursing homes near Brookland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation	Jonesboro, AR	4.0 mi	1 of 5	135	(870) 932-3271
St. Elizabeth's Place	Jonesboro, AR	8.0 mi	2 of 5	110	(870) 802-0090
Lakeside Health And Rehab	Lake City, AR	9.0 mi	2 of 5	85	(870) 237-8151
The Springs Jonesboro	Jonesboro, AR	9.2 mi	4 of 5	136	(870) 935-7550

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookland. 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 Brookland

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 $4,444 monthly median income of Brookland 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 Brookland: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookland?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Brookland ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H, Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Brookland?

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 $4,444 monthly median income of Brookland 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 Brookland. 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 Brookland

More senior care near Brookland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Brookland

More for Brookland families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Brookland, AR