Respite Care in Little Rock, AR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Little Rock, AR: the local picture

31,836

residents 65 or older (16% of Little Rock)

63%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pulaski County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Little Rock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Little Rock 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 10,572 Little Rock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (36% in Pulaski County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Little Rock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Little Rock	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	9.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,011	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Little Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shannon Hills, AR	7.8 mi	719	55%
North Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	10,878	40%
Landmark, AR	8.3 mi	676	26%
Alexander, AR	9.1 mi	299	31%
Maumelle, AR	9.1 mi	3,210	29%
Bryant, AR	11 mi	2,894	38%

Hospices serving Little Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	1.9 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	3.8 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	6.2 mi	(501) 202-7474
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	9.2 mi	(501) 748-3333
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	11 mi	(501) 315-0136

Nursing homes near Little Rock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Barrow	Little Rock, AR	0.9 mi	4 of 5	139	(501) 224-4173
The Green House Cottages Of Poplar Grove	Little Rock, AR	1.1 mi	4 of 5	140	(501) 404-0500
The Blossoms At Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen	Little Rock, AR	1.3 mi	1 of 5	140	(501) 224-2700
Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd	Little Rock, AR	1.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(501) 217-9774

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Rock. 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 Little Rock

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock: common questions

Which hospices serve Little Rock?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Little Rock ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Hospice Home Care LLC, Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock.

How much does respite care cost in Little Rock?

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 25% of the $4,584 monthly median income of Little Rock 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 Little Rock. 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 Little Rock, AR