Respite Care in Piggott, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Piggott, AR: the local picture

664

residents 65 or older (19% of Piggott)

47%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Clay County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Piggott ZIP codes

Most older adults in Piggott live with someone: 47% 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 304 Piggott residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (39% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Piggott ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Piggott compared with Clay County and Arkansas

Census figure	Piggott	Clay County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,582	$38,279	—

Older residents in towns around Piggott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kennett, MO	13 mi	2,130	43%
Malden, MO	19 mi	753	53%
Corning, AR	21 mi	758	26%
Portageville, MO	28 mi	387	49%
Poplar Bluff, MO	29 mi	3,268	51%
Paragould, AR	29 mi	4,624	42%

Hospices serving Piggott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	47 mi	(870) 972-4507
Legacy Hospice, Inc	Osceola, AR	49 mi	(870) 563-9995
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas	Salem, AR	93 mi	(870) 895-2651

Nursing homes near Piggott (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC	Piggott, AR	0.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(870) 598-2291
Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living	Campbell, MO	9.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 246-2155
Rector Nursing And Rehab	Rector, AR	11 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 595-1040
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri	Kennett, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 888-1044

Straight-line miles from the center of Piggott. 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 Piggott

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott: common questions

Which hospices serve Piggott?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Piggott ZIP codes, including St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H, Legacy Hospice, Inc, Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas.

How much does respite care cost in Piggott?

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott. 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 Piggott, AR