Respite Care in Green Forest, AR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Green Forest, AR: the local picture

255

residents 65 or older (8.2% of Green Forest)

39%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Carroll County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Green Forest ZIP codes

Most older adults in Green Forest live with someone: 39% 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 125 Green Forest residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (32% in Carroll County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Green Forest ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Green Forest compared with Carroll County and Arkansas

Census figure	Green Forest	Carroll County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	32%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	8.2%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$19,583	$45,098	—

Older residents in towns around Green Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Berryville, AR	8.0 mi	889	41%
Harrison, AR	19 mi	3,118	43%
Branson, MO	21 mi	3,191	40%
Hollister, MO	22 mi	878	15%
Huntsville, AR	23 mi	516	46%
Forsyth, MO	30 mi	1,007	48%

Hospices serving Green Forest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Hills	Harrison, AR	19 mi	(870) 743-6860
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	43 mi	(479) 751-3019
Circle Of Life Hospice	Springdale, AR	43 mi	(479) 750-6632
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	75 mi	(479) 498-2050
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	87 mi	(870) 895-2651

Nursing homes near Green Forest (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center	Berryville, AR	7.0 mi	1 of 5	114	(870) 423-6966
The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen	Eureka Springs, AR	18 mi	1 of 5	100	(479) 253-7038
The Springs Of MT Vista	Harrison, AR	18 mi	5 of 5	154	(870) 741-7667
The Springs Of Harrison	Harrison, AR	18 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 741-3438

Straight-line miles from the center of Green Forest. 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 Green Forest

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 71% of the $1,632 monthly median income of Green Forest 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Green Forest: common questions

Which hospices serve Green Forest?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Green Forest ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Hills, Elite Hospice, Circle Of Life Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Green Forest?

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 71% of the $1,632 monthly median income of Green Forest 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 Green Forest. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Green Forest, AR