Respite Care in Piney, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Piney, AR: the local picture

735

residents 65 or older (16% of Piney)

63%

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

28%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Piney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Piney live with someone: 63% 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 207 Piney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (36% in Garland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Piney ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Piney compared with Garland County and Arkansas

Census figure	Piney	Garland County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	36%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	25%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	5.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,368	$47,691	—

Older residents in towns around Piney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rockwell, AR	2.7 mi	864	29%
Hot Springs, AR	5.4 mi	9,396	41%
Hot Springs Village, AR	15 mi	9,839	27%
Malvern, AR	20 mi	2,034	43%
Arkadelphia, AR	26 mi	1,301	44%
Haskell, AR	29 mi	537	39%

Hospices serving Piney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Hot Springs, AR	5.0 mi	(501) 623-2076
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC	Hot Springs V, AR	5.0 mi	(501) 318-1500
Gentiva	Hot Springs, AR	11 mi	(501) 781-4033
Baptist Health Hospice	Arkadelphia, AR	27 mi	(870) 245-1040
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	44 mi	(501) 296-9043

Nursing homes near Piney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Hamilton Health And Rehab	Hot Springs, AR	3.7 mi	3 of 5	84	(501) 767-7530
Quapaw Care And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Hot Springs, AR	4.8 mi	3 of 5	126	(501) 525-7140
The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent	Hot Springs, AR	6.1 mi	5 of 5	152	(501) 624-7149
The Springs Of Park Ave	Hot Springs, AR	6.4 mi	3 of 5	95	(501) 623-3781

Straight-line miles from the center of Piney. 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 Piney

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 33% of the $3,531 monthly median income of Piney 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 Piney: common questions

Which hospices serve Piney?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Piney ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Piney?

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 33% of the $3,531 monthly median income of Piney 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 Piney. 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 Piney

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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 Piney, AR