Hospice Support in Norman, OK: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Norman, OK: the local picture

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norman ZIP codes

1,983

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

32%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Cleveland County)

Medicare lists 53 hospices whose service area includes Norman ZIP codes, the nearest offices being A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice in Norman (6.5 mi) and Lifespring Hospice in Norman (6.5 mi).

5,914 Norman 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.

Norman compared with Cleveland County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Norman	Cleveland County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.5%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	8.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,481	$63,755	—

Older residents in towns around Norman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Noble, OK	7.4 mi	1,294	42%
Moore, OK	9.5 mi	8,416	30%
Slaughterville, OK	11 mi	833	15%
Goldsby, OK	11 mi	461	32%
Newcastle, OK	14 mi	1,968	21%
Purcell, OK	15 mi	1,121	49%

Hospices serving Norman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 928-9900
Lifespring Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 329-4545
Frontier Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 789-2913
Traditions Health Of Chickasha	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 330-2300
Choice Health At Home - Western Oklahoma Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 928-9885
Hospice By Loving Care	Noble, OK	6.8 mi	(405) 872-1515

Straight-line miles from the center of Norman. 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 Norman

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 20% of the $5,790 monthly median income of Norman 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 Norman: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Norman?

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 20% of the $5,790 monthly median income of Norman 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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