Respite Care in Sheridan, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sheridan, AR: the local picture

952

residents 65 or older (18% of Sheridan)

49%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Grant County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sheridan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sheridan live with someone: 49% 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 443 Sheridan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (49% in Grant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Sheridan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sheridan compared with Grant County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sheridan	Grant County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	49%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	6.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	2.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,824	$52,818	—

Older residents in towns around Sheridan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haskell, AR	17 mi	537	39%
East End, AR	17 mi	1,103	20%
Benton, AR	19 mi	5,892	42%
White Hall, AR	20 mi	771	32%
Bryant, AR	20 mi	2,894	38%
Alexander, AR	21 mi	299	31%

Hospices serving Sheridan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Bryant, AR	20 mi	(501) 315-0136
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	20 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	20 mi	(501) 534-4847
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	27 mi	(501) 202-7474
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	(501) 296-9043

Nursing homes near Sheridan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheridan Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Sheridan, AR	1.8 mi	4 of 5	121	(870) 942-2183
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Arkansas Health Center	Benton, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	290	(501) 860-0500
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

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 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan: common questions

Which hospices serve Sheridan?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Sheridan ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC, Affinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sheridan?

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 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

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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 Sheridan, AR