Respite Care in DeWitt, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in DeWitt, AR: the local picture

530

residents 65 or older (18% of DeWitt)

70%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Arkansas County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve DeWitt ZIP codes

Most older adults in DeWitt live with someone: 70% 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 199 DeWitt residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (45% in Arkansas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

DeWitt compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	DeWitt	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,125	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around DeWitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	1,315	54%
Dumas, AR	29 mi	842	42%
Pine Bluff, AR	39 mi	6,653	44%
Brinkley, AR	42 mi	648	57%
White Hall, AR	44 mi	771	32%
Helena-West Helena, AR	44 mi	1,622	46%

Hospices serving DeWitt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	43 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	43 mi	(501) 534-4847
Elite Hospice	Forrest City, AR	59 mi	(870) 633-4613
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	66 mi	(501) 223-8868

Nursing homes near DeWitt (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dewitt Nursing Home	De Witt, AR	0.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(870) 946-3571
Crestpark Dewitt, LLC	De Witt, AR	1.1 mi	2 of 5	70	(870) 946-3569
Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC	Stuttgart, AR	19 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 673-1657

Straight-line miles from the center of DeWitt. 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 DeWitt

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt: common questions

Which hospices serve DeWitt?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for DeWitt ZIP codes, including Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC, Affinity Hospice, Elite Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in DeWitt?

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 44% of the $2,594 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt. 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 DeWitt, AR