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8608 Dollarway Rd, Suite E, White Hall, AR 71602
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are using Superior Senior Care for my grandmother. It took us about two weeks to find a caregiver for her. The caregiver that we have cooks, bathes her, and stays from 9-1 each day. She is very good and it made it a lot easier for me. "
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The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey reveals Seniors in Pine Bluff pay $4,004 per month on average for home care, which is a little lower than the state rate of $4,185 and substantially cheaper than the national average rate of $4,957. Jonesboro is one of the only cities in Arkansas with cheaper home care rates, with residents paying $3,909 for services. In Fort Smith and Little Rock, respective monthly averages come in at $4,176 and $4,290. In Fayetteville, home care rates are the highest surveyed in the state at $4,957.
Pine Bluff
$4,004
Arkansas
$4,185
The United States
$4,957
Little Rock
$4,290
Fort Smith
$4,176
Fayetteville
$4,957
Jonesboro
$3,909
Long-term care in Pine Bluff is generally affordable. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $2,035, and for those who want services in their homes, basic home care and specialized home health care cost $4,004. Seniors may save money by opting for assisted living, which includes personal care services, meals and recreational activities in a residential community for $3,329 per month. Nursing homes have the highest monthly fees, with seniors in shared rooms paying $6,039 for monthly services.
Home Care
$4,004
Home Health Care
$4,004
Adult Day Health Care
$2,035
Assisted Living Facility
$3,329
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,039
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in Pine Bluff have access to a range of free and low-cost programs and services through the county and the state. These services may help qualified individuals reduce their reliance on private pay home care services and lower their monthly living and care-related expenses.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging | (870) 543-6300 | The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas promotes the safety and independence of older adults in Pine Bluff through access to a broad range of free and low-cost programs. This private, non-profit organization has information and assistance specialists who connect you with a Care Coordinator to help you access the services and benefits available to you within the Pine Bluff region. It provides transportation services, the local Meals on Wheels Program, and in-home respite care for seniors. It also has a home care services program that provides low-cost services such as personal hygiene, shopping assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders and friendly visits. |
| Central Delta Community Action Agency | Assistance Inquiry | The Central Delta Community Action Agency supports older adults in the Pine Bluff region through several programs and services. It operates SEAT vans to provide non-emergency medical transportation for residents in Pine Bluff, and it has a utility and rental assistance program that provides one-time payments for energy and rental bills, letting older adults avoid evictions or disruptions in services. The agency can also help seniors prepare applications for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security benefits, which may help them pay for in-home care. |
| Arkansas 211 | 2-1-1 | Arkansas 211 is a free phone-based information and referral service available to all state residents. This helpline is staffed with live agents who can listen to your needs and help you find solutions in the community. Some services this helpline can connect you with include respite care, durable medical equipment loans, home repair and modification programs, transportation and home-delivered meals. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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