Hospice Support in Ardmore, OK: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ardmore, OK: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ardmore ZIP codes

526

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Carter County)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Carter County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Ardmore ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc in Ardmore (3.9 mi) and Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLC in Ardmore (3.9 mi).

1,326 Ardmore residents 65 or older live alone (36% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ardmore compared with Carter County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ardmore	Carter County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,814	$44,150	—

Older residents in towns around Ardmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lone Grove, OK	7.0 mi	743	33%
Davis, OK	16 mi	549	32%
Marietta, OK	18 mi	380	36%
Madill, OK	22 mi	613	38%
Sulphur, OK	23 mi	913	33%
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	48%

Hospices serving Ardmore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	(580) 223-0655
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLC	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	(580) 798-6116
Victory Home Health And Hospice	Tishomingo, OK	27 mi	(580) 371-2002
Centric Hospice	Durant, OK	45 mi	(855) 942-3687
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma	Durant, OK	45 mi	(580) 434-6336
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	48 mi	(580) 322-8613

Straight-line miles from the center of Ardmore. 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 Ardmore

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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 Ardmore: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ardmore?

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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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