Respite Care in Stuttgart, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stuttgart, AR: the local picture

1,315

residents 65 or older (17% of Stuttgart)

59%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Arkansas County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stuttgart ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stuttgart live with someone: 59% 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 692 Stuttgart residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (45% in Arkansas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Stuttgart compared with Arkansas County and Arkansas

Census figure	Stuttgart	Arkansas County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	45%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,163	$42,338	—

Older residents in towns around Stuttgart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
DeWitt, AR	19 mi	530	42%
Lonoke, AR	29 mi	821	33%
Pine Bluff, AR	33 mi	6,653	44%
Brinkley, AR	34 mi	648	57%
White Hall, AR	35 mi	771	32%
Dumas, AR	42 mi	842	42%

Hospices serving Stuttgart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC	White Hall, AR	35 mi	(870) 540-0727
Affinity Hospice	White Hall, AR	35 mi	(501) 534-4847
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	44 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	49 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	53 mi	(501) 296-9043

Nursing homes near Stuttgart (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC	Stuttgart, AR	1.0 mi	2 of 5	100	(870) 673-1657
Crestpark Dewitt, LLC	De Witt, AR	19 mi	2 of 5	70	(870) 946-3569
Dewitt Nursing Home	De Witt, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	60	(870) 946-3571
Maple Healthcare	Hazen, AR	21 mi	2 of 5	70	(870) 255-4323

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart

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 37% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart: common questions

Which hospices serve Stuttgart?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Stuttgart ZIP codes, including Hospice Home Care Of Pine Bluff PLLC, Affinity Hospice, Arkansas Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Stuttgart?

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 37% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart, AR