Respite Care in Paragould, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Paragould, AR: the local picture

4,624

residents 65 or older (15% of Paragould)

65%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Greene County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paragould ZIP codes

Most older adults in Paragould live with someone: 65% 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 1,840 Paragould residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (44% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Paragould compared with Greene County and Arkansas

Census figure	Paragould	Greene County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	44%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,078	$39,105	—

Older residents in towns around Paragould

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brookland, AR	11 mi	302	55%
Lake City, AR	16 mi	418	60%
Jonesboro, AR	19 mi	11,363	43%
Bono, AR	19 mi	172	53%
Manila, AR	23 mi	551	41%
Walnut Ridge, AR	24 mi	1,020	53%

Hospices serving Paragould

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	(870) 277-4029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	38 mi	(870) 563-9995
Gentiva	Forrest City, AR	74 mi	(870) 494-8067
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	79 mi	(870) 895-2651

Nursing homes near Paragould (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade	Paragould, AR	1.0 mi	3 of 5	167	(870) 236-7104
Greene Acres Nursing Home	Paragould, AR	1.4 mi	4 of 5	143	(870) 236-8771
Monette Manor, LLC	Monette, AR	14 mi	1 of 5	86	(870) 486-5419
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation	Jonesboro, AR	15 mi	1 of 5	135	(870) 932-3271

Straight-line miles from the center of Paragould. 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 Paragould

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 35% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Paragould 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 Paragould: common questions

Which hospices serve Paragould?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Paragould ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H, Legacy Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Paragould?

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 35% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Paragould 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 Paragould. 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 Paragould, AR