Respite Care in Conway, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Conway, AR: the local picture

7,727

residents 65 or older (11% of Conway)

68%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Faulkner County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Conway ZIP codes

Most older adults in Conway live with someone: 68% 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 2,897 Conway residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (43% in Faulkner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Conway ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Conway compared with Faulkner County and Arkansas

Census figure	Conway	Faulkner County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,530	$51,158	—

Older residents in towns around Conway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mayflower, AR	7.8 mi	520	59%
Greenbrier, AR	12 mi	769	44%
Vilonia, AR	14 mi	444	44%
Maumelle, AR	16 mi	3,210	29%
Morrilton, AR	16 mi	1,388	37%
Gibson, AR	17 mi	873	49%

Hospices serving Conway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	23 mi	(501) 748-3333
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	23 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	23 mi	(501) 223-8868
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	25 mi	(501) 202-7474
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	40 mi	(479) 498-2050

Nursing homes near Conway (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Conway Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Conway, AR	0.3 mi	2 of 5	105	(501) 329-2149
Salem Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Conway, AR	0.5 mi	5 of 5	103	(501) 327-4421
Heritage Living Center	Conway, AR	1.3 mi	2 of 5	140	(501) 327-7642
The Blossoms At Conway Rehab & Nursing Center	Conway, AR	1.4 mi	1 of 5	104	(501) 329-9879

Straight-line miles from the center of Conway. 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 Conway

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 27% of the $4,294 monthly median income of Conway 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 Conway: common questions

Which hospices serve Conway?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Conway ZIP codes, including Arkansas Hospice Inc, Hospice Home Care LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Conway?

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 27% of the $4,294 monthly median income of Conway 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 Conway. 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 Conway, AR