Respite Care in Hoxie, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hoxie, AR: the local picture

494

residents 65 or older (19% of Hoxie)

61%

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

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (56% in Lawrence County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoxie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hoxie live with someone: 61% 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 346 Hoxie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (70%) (56% in Lawrence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Hoxie ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hoxie compared with Lawrence County and Arkansas

Census figure	Hoxie	Lawrence County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	56%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,216	$30,740	—

Older residents in towns around Hoxie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walnut Ridge, AR	3.7 mi	1,020	53%
Bono, AR	13 mi	172	53%
Pocahontas, AR	16 mi	1,408	64%
Jonesboro, AR	22 mi	11,363	43%
Brookland, AR	24 mi	302	55%
Paragould, AR	26 mi	4,624	42%

Hospices serving Hoxie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	21 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	21 mi	(870) 972-4507
Caring Hands Hospice, Inc	Batesville, AR	41 mi	(870) 698-0505
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	56 mi	(870) 895-2651

Nursing homes near Hoxie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawrence Hall Health & Rehabilitation	Walnut Ridge, AR	2.5 mi	3 of 5	110	(870) 886-1295
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge	Walnut Ridge, AR	2.7 mi	5 of 5	119	(870) 886-9022
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Pocahontas, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	97	(870) 892-2523
Randolph County Nursing Home	Pocahontas, AR	18 mi	5 of 5	140	(870) 892-5214

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoxie. 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 Hoxie

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 62% of the $1,851 monthly median income of Hoxie 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 Hoxie: common questions

Which hospices serve Hoxie?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Hoxie ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H, Caring Hands Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hoxie?

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 62% of the $1,851 monthly median income of Hoxie 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 Hoxie. 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 Hoxie, AR