Respite Care in McGehee, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McGehee, AR: the local picture

438

residents 65 or older (12% of McGehee)

71%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Desha County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve McGehee ZIP codes

Most older adults in McGehee live with someone: 71% 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 197 McGehee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (51% in Desha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

McGehee compared with Desha County and Arkansas

Census figure	McGehee	Desha County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	51%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	39%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	17%	15%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,725	$31,798	—

Older residents in towns around McGehee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dumas, AR	18 mi	842	42%
Monticello, AR	23 mi	1,405	38%
Greenville, MS	26 mi	4,905	38%
Leland, MS	33 mi	864	55%
Hamburg, AR	36 mi	326	57%
Warren, AR	39 mi	804	53%

Hospices serving McGehee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	23 mi	(870) 367-9008
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	60 mi	(501) 534-4847
Gentiva	El Dorado, AR	79 mi	(870) 498-4359
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	94 mi	(501) 748-3333

Nursing homes near McGehee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dermott City Nursing Home	Dermott, AR	8.1 mi	1 of 5	70	(870) 538-3241
Lake Village Rehabilitation And Care Center	Lake Village, AR	22 mi	3 of 5	82	(870) 265-5337
The Woods, A Nightingale Community	Monticello, AR	23 mi	1 of 5	122	(870) 367-6852
Belle View Estates Rehabilitation And Care Center	Monticello, AR	24 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 367-0044

Straight-line miles from the center of McGehee. 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 McGehee

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee: common questions

Which hospices serve McGehee?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for McGehee ZIP codes, including Hospice Home Care Of Monticello, Affinity Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in McGehee?

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 39% of the $2,977 monthly median income of McGehee 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 McGehee. 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 McGehee, AR