Respite Care in Lonoke, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lonoke, AR: the local picture

821

residents 65 or older (19% of Lonoke)

55%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lonoke County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lonoke ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lonoke live with someone: 55% 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 243 Lonoke residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (39% in Lonoke County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Lonoke ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lonoke compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Lonoke	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	16%	4.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,472	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lonoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jacksonville, AR	14 mi	3,435	46%
Cabot, AR	14 mi	3,706	35%
Austin, AR	16 mi	278	31%
Ward, AR	16 mi	511	53%
Sherwood, AR	17 mi	5,874	36%
North Little Rock, AR	19 mi	10,878	40%

Hospices serving Lonoke

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	18 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	25 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	32 mi	(501) 202-7474
Elite Hospice	Searcy, AR	33 mi	(501) 279-2048

Nursing homes near Lonoke (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnes Healthcare	Lonoke, AR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	141	(501) 676-3700
Lonoke Health And Rehab Center, LLC	Lonoke, AR	1.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(501) 676-2600
Chambers Health And Rehabilitation	Carlisle, AR	9.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(870) 552-7150
Woodland Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Jacksonville, AR	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(501) 241-2191

Straight-line miles from the center of Lonoke. 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 Lonoke

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 41% of the $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke: common questions

Which hospices serve Lonoke?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Lonoke ZIP codes, including Arkansas Hospice Inc, Gentiva, Hospice Home Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lonoke?

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 41% of the $2,789 monthly median income of Lonoke 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 Lonoke. 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 Lonoke

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Other care in Lonoke

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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 Lonoke, AR