Respite Care in Hope, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hope, AR: the local picture

1,678

residents 65 or older (19% of Hope)

60%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Hempstead County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hope ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hope live with someone: 60% 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 836 Hope residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (52% in Hempstead County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hope compared with Hempstead County and Arkansas

Census figure	Hope	Hempstead County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	52%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	36%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,172	$32,379	—

Older residents in towns around Hope

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prescott, AR	15 mi	488	15%
Nashville, AR	24 mi	736	40%
Texarkana, AR	28 mi	4,984	42%
Ashdown, AR	31 mi	813	47%
Texarkana, TX	32 mi	6,499	34%
Magnolia, AR	34 mi	1,762	53%

Hospices serving Hope

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dierksen Memorial Hospice	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(903) 793-6464
Gentiva	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(870) 330-7798
Encompass Health Hospice	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(870) 773-2621
Hospice Of Hope	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	(870) 216-0046
Baptist Health Hospice	Arkadelphia, AR	43 mi	(870) 245-1040

Nursing homes near Hope (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hope, AR	1.5 mi	5 of 5	128	(870) 777-3448
The Blossoms At Prescott Rehab & Nursing Center	Prescott, AR	15 mi	5 of 5	111	(870) 455-1086
The Springs Of Hillcrest	Prescott, AR	16 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 887-3811
The Blossoms At Stamps Rehab & Nursing Center	Stamps, AR	21 mi	5 of 5	94	(870) 533-4444

Straight-line miles from the center of Hope. 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 Hope

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 49% of the $2,348 monthly median income of Hope 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 Hope: common questions

Which hospices serve Hope?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Hope ZIP codes, including Dierksen Memorial Hospice, Gentiva, Encompass Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hope?

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 49% of the $2,348 monthly median income of Hope 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 Hope. 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 Hope

More senior care near Hope

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hope

More for Hope 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 Hope, AR