Respite Care in Pine Bluff, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pine Bluff, AR: the local picture

6,653

residents 65 or older (17% of Pine Bluff)

66%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jefferson County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pine Bluff ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pine Bluff live with someone: 66% 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 2,796 Pine Bluff residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (41% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pine Bluff compared with Jefferson County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pine Bluff	Jefferson County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	41%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	7.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,280	$42,056	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Hall, AR	6.5 mi	771	32%
Sheridan, AR	25 mi	952	49%
East End, AR	30 mi	1,103	20%
Landmark, AR	32 mi	676	26%
Stuttgart, AR	33 mi	1,315	54%
Fordyce, AR	36 mi	824	68%

Hospices serving Pine Bluff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	(501) 534-4847
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	6.0 mi	(870) 540-0727
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	42 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care Of Monticello	Monticello, AR	43 mi	(870) 367-9008
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	43 mi	(501) 202-7474

Nursing homes near Pine Bluff (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Of Pine Bluff	Pine Bluff, AR	3.4 mi	2 of 5	103	(870) 534-8153
Trinity Village Medical Center	Pine Bluff, AR	3.4 mi	3 of 5	94	(870) 879-3117
Pine Bluff Transitional Care	Pine Bluff, AR	3.9 mi	1 of 5	177	(870) 541-0342
The Blossoms At White Hall Rehab & Nursing Center	White Hall, AR	6.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(870) 247-0800

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Bluff. 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 Pine Bluff

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff: common questions

Which hospices serve Pine Bluff?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Pine Bluff ZIP codes, including Affinity Hospice, Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Pine Bluff?

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 38% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff. 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 Pine Bluff, AR