Respite Care in Haskell, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Haskell, AR: the local picture

537

residents 65 or older (13% of Haskell)

72%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Saline County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Haskell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Haskell live with someone: 72% 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 173 Haskell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (35% in Saline County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Haskell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Haskell compared with Saline County and Arkansas

Census figure	Haskell	Saline County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	21%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.2%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Haskell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Benton, AR	6.1 mi	5,892	42%
Salem, AR	9.6 mi	759	31%
Bryant, AR	11 mi	2,894	38%
Alexander, AR	13 mi	299	31%
Malvern, AR	14 mi	2,034	43%
Shannon Hills, AR	16 mi	719	55%

Hospices serving Haskell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	11 mi	(501) 315-0136
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	17 mi	(501) 202-7474
Gentiva	Hot Springs, AR	18 mi	(501) 781-4033
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	20 mi	(501) 296-9043
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	24 mi	(501) 223-8868

Nursing homes near Haskell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arkansas Health Center	Benton, AR	2.5 mi	5 of 5	290	(501) 860-0500
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	5.1 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	7.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	8.5 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401

Straight-line miles from the center of Haskell. 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 Haskell

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. 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 Haskell: common questions

Which hospices serve Haskell?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Haskell ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Haskell?

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. 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 Haskell. 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 Haskell

More senior care near Haskell

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Haskell

More for Haskell 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 Haskell, AR