Respite Care in Nashville, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nashville, AR: the local picture

736

residents 65 or older (18% of Nashville)

62%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Howard County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nashville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nashville live with someone: 62% 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 286 Nashville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (48% in Howard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Nashville compared with Howard County and Arkansas

Census figure	Nashville	Howard County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	48%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	38%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	18%	12%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	5.2%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Nashville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hope, AR	24 mi	1,678	53%
Ashdown, AR	24 mi	813	47%
Prescott, AR	28 mi	488	15%
De Queen, AR	29 mi	718	71%
Texarkana, AR	36 mi	4,984	42%
Texarkana, TX	37 mi	6,499	34%

Hospices serving Nashville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dierksen Memorial Hospice	Texarkana, AR	35 mi	(903) 793-6464
Gentiva	Texarkana, AR	35 mi	(870) 330-7798
Encompass Health Hospice	Texarkana, AR	35 mi	(870) 773-2621
Elite Hospice	Mena, AR	49 mi	(479) 394-1134
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	99 mi	(501) 296-9043

Nursing homes near Nashville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Blossoms At Nashville Rehab And Nursing Center	Nashville, AR	0.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(870) 845-4600
The Springs Of Mine Creek	Nashville, AR	1.2 mi	5 of 5	78	(870) 845-2021
Murfreesboro Rehab And Nursing, Inc.	Murfreesboro, AR	13 mi	1 of 5	66	(870) 285-2186
The Blossoms At Dierks Rehab And Nursing Center	Dierks, AR	15 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 286-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Nashville. 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 Nashville

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. 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 Nashville: common questions

Which hospices serve Nashville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Nashville ZIP codes, including Dierksen Memorial Hospice, Gentiva, Encompass Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Nashville?

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. 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

More senior care near Nashville

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Nashville

More for Nashville families

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 Nashville, AR