Respite Care in Fordyce, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fordyce, AR: the local picture

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residents 65 or older (25% of Fordyce)

64%

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

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Dallas County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Fordyce ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fordyce 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 534 Fordyce residents aged 65 or older report a disability (68%) (57% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Fordyce ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fordyce compared with Dallas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fordyce	Dallas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	57%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,944	$30,738	—

Older residents in towns around Fordyce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warren, AR	25 mi	804	53%
Camden, AR	30 mi	2,061	61%
Sheridan, AR	35 mi	952	49%
Pine Bluff, AR	36 mi	6,653	44%
White Hall, AR	36 mi	771	32%
Monticello, AR	38 mi	1,405	38%

Hospices serving Fordyce

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice	Camden, AR	29 mi	(870) 836-1301
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	37 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	37 mi	(501) 534-4847
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	38 mi	(870) 367-9008
Baptist Health Hospice	Arkadelphia, AR	43 mi	(870) 245-1040

Nursing homes near Fordyce (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC	Fordyce, AR	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(870) 352-2104
The Green House Cottages Of Southern Hills	Rison, AR	16 mi	2 of 5	106	(870) 325-6202

Straight-line miles from the center of Fordyce. 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 Fordyce

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce: common questions

Which hospices serve Fordyce?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Fordyce ZIP codes, including Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice, Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC, Affinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fordyce?

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 51% of the $2,245 monthly median income of Fordyce 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 Fordyce. 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 Fordyce, AR