Respite Care in Clarksville, AR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarksville, AR: the local picture

1,609

residents 65 or older (17% of Clarksville)

71%

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Johnson County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarksville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarksville live with someone: 71% 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 837 Clarksville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (55%) (48% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Clarksville compared with Johnson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Clarksville	Johnson County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	48%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	18%	12%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,073	$32,457	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paris, AR	18 mi	742	42%
Ozark, AR	21 mi	642	54%
Russellville, AR	23 mi	3,714	48%
Dardanelle, AR	24 mi	672	50%
Pottsville, AR	28 mi	413	43%
Booneville, AR	33 mi	572	56%

Hospices serving Clarksville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Russellville, AR	23 mi	(479) 890-2730
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	23 mi	(479) 498-2050
Mercy Hospice	Fort Smith, AR	51 mi	(479) 314-1150
Gentiva	Hot Springs, AR	71 mi	(501) 781-4033
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	78 mi	(501) 296-9043

Nursing homes near Clarksville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Johnson County Health And Rehab, LLC	Clarksville, AR	2.4 mi	4 of 5	140	(479) 754-2052
Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center	Paris, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 963-6151
Ozark Nursing And Rehab	Ozark, AR	20 mi	5 of 5	135	(479) 667-4791
Russellville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AR	21 mi	3 of 5	100	(479) 968-5256

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksville. 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 Clarksville

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 45% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Clarksville 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 Clarksville: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarksville?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Clarksville ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Lifetouch Health Hospice Care, Mercy Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Clarksville?

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 45% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Clarksville 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 Clarksville. 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 Clarksville, AR