Hospice Support in Muskogee, OK: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Muskogee, OK: the local picture

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Muskogee ZIP codes

495

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (36% in Muskogee County)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Muskogee County)

Medicare lists 37 hospices whose service area includes Muskogee ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassus - Muskogee in Muskogee (0.7 mi) and Complete Hospice Care in Muskogee (8.5 mi).

2,143 Muskogee residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Muskogee compared with Muskogee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Muskogee	Muskogee County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	49%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	7.6%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,016	$39,458	—

Older residents in towns around Muskogee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fort Gibson, OK	6.0 mi	641	25%
Wagoner, OK	15 mi	1,390	25%
Checotah, OK	20 mi	641	31%
Park Hill, OK	22 mi	250	22%
Coweta, OK	23 mi	1,514	25%
Tahlequah, OK	24 mi	2,697	37%

Hospices serving Muskogee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	0.7 mi	(918) 683-1582
Complete Hospice Care	Muskogee, OK	8.5 mi	(918) 681-4998
Seasons Hospice	Muskogee, OK	8.5 mi	(918) 910-5018
Emerald Hospice Ii	Wagoner, OK	15 mi	(918) 485-0079
Hospice Of The Cherokee	Tahlequah, OK	24 mi	(918) 458-5080
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma, LLC	Tahlequah, OK	24 mi	(918) 458-0663

Straight-line miles from the center of Muskogee. 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 Muskogee

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 36% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Muskogee 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 Muskogee: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Muskogee?

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 36% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Muskogee 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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