Respite Care in Monticello, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monticello, AR: the local picture

1,405

residents 65 or older (17% of Monticello)

44%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Drew County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monticello ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monticello live with someone: 44% 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 490 Monticello residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (47% in Drew County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Monticello ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monticello compared with Drew County and Arkansas

Census figure	Monticello	Drew County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	47%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	40%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,185	$31,908	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warren, AR	16 mi	804	53%
McGehee, AR	23 mi	438	48%
Dumas, AR	25 mi	842	42%
Hamburg, AR	28 mi	326	57%
North Crossett, AR	32 mi	491	56%
Crossett, AR	36 mi	1,173	56%

Hospices serving Monticello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	0.1 mi	(870) 367-9008
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	48 mi	(501) 534-4847
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	85 mi	(501) 296-9043
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	85 mi	(501) 748-3333
Arkansas Hospice, Inc	El Dorado, AR	87 mi	(501) 748-3333

Nursing homes near Monticello (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Woods, A Nightingale Community	Monticello, AR	0.6 mi	1 of 5	122	(870) 367-6852
Belle View Estates Rehabilitation And Care Center	Monticello, AR	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(870) 367-0044
Chapel Woods Health And Rehabilitation	Warren, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	140	(870) 226-6766
Dermott City Nursing Home	Dermott, AR	21 mi	1 of 5	70	(870) 538-3241

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 $1,849 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

Which hospices serve Monticello?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Monticello ZIP codes, including Hospice Home Care Of Monticello, Affinity Hospice, Hospice Home Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Monticello?

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 $1,849 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello. 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 Monticello

More senior care near Monticello

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Other care in Monticello

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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 Monticello, AR