Respite Care in Elm Springs, AR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elm Springs, AR: the local picture

414

residents 65 or older (13% of Elm Springs)

88%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Washington County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elm Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elm Springs live with someone: 88% 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 131 Elm Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Elm Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elm Springs compared with Washington County and Arkansas

Census figure	Elm Springs	Washington County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,250	$55,171	—

Older residents in towns around Elm Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tontitown, AR	2.7 mi	1,128	31%
Cave Springs, AR	4.4 mi	532	25%
Springdale, AR	4.7 mi	9,148	31%
Lowell, AR	5.8 mi	1,302	28%
Johnson, AR	6.1 mi	228	27%
Rogers, AR	9.1 mi	8,744	33%

Hospices serving Elm Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	3.8 mi	(479) 750-6632

Nursing homes near Elm Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows	Springdale, AR	2.8 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 361-4669
Springdale Health And Rehabilitation Center	Springdale, AR	4.5 mi	2 of 5	140	(479) 756-0330
Shiloh Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Springdale, AR	5.1 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 750-3800
Westwood Health And Rehab, Inc	Springdale, AR	5.4 mi	2 of 5	85	(479) 756-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Elm Springs. 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 Elm Springs

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 21% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Elm Springs 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 Elm Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Elm Springs?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Elm Springs ZIP codes, including Circle Of Life Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Elm Springs?

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 21% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Elm Springs 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 Elm Springs. 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 Elm Springs, AR