Hospice Support in Alva, OK: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Alva, OK: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alva ZIP codes

111

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Woods County)

50%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Alva ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. in Woodward (48 mi) and Traditions Health Of Woodward in Woodward (48 mi).

218 Alva residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Alva compared with Woods County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Alva	Woods County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	3.2%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$57,083	—

Older residents in towns around Alva

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fairview, OK	37 mi	629	34%
Woodward, OK	48 mi	1,845	42%
Enid, OK	51 mi	8,087	35%
Pratt, KS	63 mi	1,278	45%
Hennessey, OK	64 mi	355	30%
Kingman, KS	67 mi	606	42%

Hospices serving Alva

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc.	Woodward, OK	48 mi	(405) 943-0903
Traditions Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	48 mi	(580) 254-2258
Hospice Circle Of Love	Enid, OK	52 mi	(580) 234-2273
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	104 mi	(405) 418-2530
Acg Hospice Ii	Oklahoma City, OK	106 mi	(405) 242-2788
Complete Hospice Care Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	116 mi	(405) 879-3470

Straight-line miles from the center of Alva. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Alva

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Alva households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Alva: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Alva?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Alva households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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