Respite Care in Camden, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camden, AR: the local picture

2,061

residents 65 or older (20% of Camden)

64%

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

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (55% in Ouachita County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camden ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camden 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 1,154 Camden residents aged 65 or older report a disability (61%) (55% in Ouachita County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Camden compared with Ouachita County and Arkansas

Census figure	Camden	Ouachita County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	55%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,865	$33,182	—

Older residents in towns around Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
El Dorado, AR	26 mi	3,131	43%
Magnolia, AR	30 mi	1,762	53%
Fordyce, AR	30 mi	824	68%
Prescott, AR	35 mi	488	15%
Arkadelphia, AR	41 mi	1,301	44%
Hope, AR	43 mi	1,678	53%

Hospices serving Camden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice	Camden, AR	1.9 mi	(870) 836-1301
Gentiva	El Dorado, AR	27 mi	(870) 498-4359
Arkansas Hospice, Inc	El Dorado, AR	31 mi	(501) 748-3333
Enhabit Hospice	Magnolia, AR	31 mi	(870) 901-0500

Nursing homes near Camden (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Camden	Camden, AR	0.5 mi	4 of 5	106	(870) 836-6833
Ouachita Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Camden, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	115	(870) 836-4111
Silver Oaks Health And Rehabilitation	Camden, AR	1.3 mi	4 of 5	104	(870) 836-6831

Straight-line miles from the center of Camden. 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 Camden

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 34% of the $3,405 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden: common questions

Which hospices serve Camden?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Camden ZIP codes, including Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice, Gentiva, Arkansas Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Camden?

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 34% of the $3,405 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden. 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 Camden, AR