Respite Care in Harrison, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Harrison, AR: the local picture

3,118

residents 65 or older (23% of Harrison)

63%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Boone County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Harrison ZIP codes

Most older adults in Harrison live with someone: 63% 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 1,267 Harrison residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (40% in Boone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Harrison ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Harrison compared with Boone County and Arkansas

Census figure	Harrison	Boone County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,210	$41,373	—

Older residents in towns around Harrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green Forest, AR	19 mi	255	49%
Hollister, MO	26 mi	878	15%
Berryville, AR	27 mi	889	41%
Branson, MO	27 mi	3,191	40%
Forsyth, MO	31 mi	1,007	48%
Huntsville, AR	36 mi	516	46%

Hospices serving Harrison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Hills	Harrison, AR	0.6 mi	(870) 743-6860
Hospice Of The Ozarks	Mountain Home, AR	42 mi	(870) 508-1771
Elite Hospice	Mountain Home, AR	42 mi	(870) 424-4000
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	59 mi	(479) 751-3019
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care	Russellville, AR	66 mi	(479) 498-2050

Nursing homes near Harrison (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of MT Vista	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	154	(870) 741-7667
The Springs Of Harrison	Harrison, AR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 741-3438
Hillcrest Home	Harrison, AR	0.8 mi	4 of 5	103	(870) 741-5001
Countryside Health & Rehab Of Newton County	Jasper, AR	17 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 446-2333

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrison. 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 Harrison

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison: common questions

Which hospices serve Harrison?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Harrison ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Hills, Hospice Of The Ozarks, Elite Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Harrison?

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 38% of the $3,018 monthly median income of Harrison 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 Harrison. 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.

More near Harrison

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Other care in Harrison

More for Harrison families

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 Harrison, AR