Hospice Support in Marlow, OK: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Marlow, OK: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marlow ZIP codes

232

residents 85 or older (5.2% of all residents)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Stephens County)

58%

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

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Marlow ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Chisholm Trail Hospice in Duncan (8.6 mi) and Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC in Duncan (8.6 mi).

313 Marlow residents 65 or older live alone (49% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Marlow compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Marlow	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,701	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Marlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Duncan, OK	10 mi	4,797	30%
Elgin, OK	22 mi	280	54%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	50%
Lawton, OK	26 mi	11,332	31%
Chickasha, OK	28 mi	2,689	39%
Anadarko, OK	34 mi	688	42%

Hospices serving Marlow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chisholm Trail Hospice	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	(580) 251-8764
Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	(580) 786-0745
Memorial Hospice	Lawton, OK	24 mi	(580) 585-5575
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	24 mi	(580) 351-6565
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	27 mi	(855) 527-7473
Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice	Chickasha, OK	27 mi	(405) 360-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlow. 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 Marlow

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 25% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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 Marlow: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Marlow?

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 25% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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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