Respite Care in Vilonia, AR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vilonia, AR: the local picture

444

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Vilonia)

96%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Faulkner County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vilonia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vilonia live with someone: 96% 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 194 Vilonia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (43% in Faulkner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Vilonia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Vilonia compared with Faulkner County and Arkansas

Census figure	Vilonia	Faulkner County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.8%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	14%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,685	$51,158	—

Older residents in towns around Vilonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gibson, AR	12 mi	873	49%
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	35%
Austin, AR	14 mi	278	31%
Greenbrier, AR	14 mi	769	44%
Conway, AR	14 mi	7,727	40%
Mayflower, AR	14 mi	520	59%

Hospices serving Vilonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arkansas Hospice Inc	North Little Rock, AR	19 mi	(501) 748-3333
Gentiva	Little Rock, AR	24 mi	(501) 223-8868
Hospice Home Care LLC	Little Rock, AR	26 mi	(501) 296-9043
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	29 mi	(501) 202-7474
Elite Hospice	Searcy, AR	30 mi	(501) 279-2048

Nursing homes near Vilonia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greystone Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Cabot, AR	9.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(501) 605-1545
Superior Health & Rehab, LLC	Conway, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	118	(501) 585-6800
Cabot Health And Rehab, LLC	Cabot, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	89	(501) 843-6181
Spring Creek Health & Rehab	Cabot, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	109	(501) 843-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Vilonia. 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 Vilonia

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 16% of the $7,224 monthly median income of Vilonia 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 Vilonia: common questions

Which hospices serve Vilonia?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Vilonia ZIP codes, including Arkansas Hospice Inc, Gentiva, Hospice Home Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Vilonia?

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 16% of the $7,224 monthly median income of Vilonia 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 Vilonia. 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 Vilonia, AR