Respite Care in North Little Rock, AR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Little Rock, AR: the local picture

10,878

residents 65 or older (17% of North Little Rock)

57%

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

40%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Little Rock ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Little Rock live with someone: 57% 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 4,159 North Little Rock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (36% in Pulaski County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving North Little Rock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	North Little Rock	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,197	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around North Little Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sherwood, AR	5.2 mi	5,874	36%
Little Rock, AR	8.0 mi	31,836	34%
Gibson, AR	8.3 mi	873	49%
Jacksonville, AR	9.0 mi	3,435	46%
Maumelle, AR	11 mi	3,210	29%
Landmark, AR	13 mi	676	26%

Hospices serving North Little Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	1.7 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	6.6 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	14 mi	(501) 202-7474
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	19 mi	(501) 315-0136

Nursing homes near North Little Rock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakewood Health And Rehab, LLC	North Little Rock, AR	1.2 mi	4 of 5	85	(501) 791-2323
Premier At The Springs	North Little Rock, AR	1.4 mi	1 of 5	132	(501) 955-2108
Robinson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC	North Little Rock, AR	3.1 mi	2 of 5	110	(501) 753-9003
The Blossoms At North Little Rock Rehab & Nursing	North Little Rock, AR	3.1 mi	3 of 5	140	(501) 758-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of North 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 North 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 27% of the $4,266 monthly median income of North 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 North Little Rock: common questions

Which hospices serve North Little Rock?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for North Little Rock ZIP codes, including Arkansas Hospice Inc, Gentiva, Hospice Home Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in North 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 27% of the $4,266 monthly median income of North 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 North 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 North Little Rock, AR