Hospice Support in Stigler, OK: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Stigler, OK: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stigler ZIP codes

41

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

43%

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

31%

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

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Stigler ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sans Bois Hospice, LLC in Stigler (0.9 mi) and Oldham Hospice Services LLC in Stigler (0.9 mi).

204 Stigler residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Stigler compared with Haskell County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Stigler	Haskell County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	9.4%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	20%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,813	$39,167	—

Older residents in towns around Stigler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sallisaw, OK	22 mi	1,509	40%
Longtown, OK	23 mi	1,111	21%
Wilburton, OK	26 mi	359	52%
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	19%
Checotah, OK	28 mi	641	31%
Muldrow, OK	31 mi	509	34%

Hospices serving Stigler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sans Bois Hospice, LLC	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	(918) 967-1002
Oldham Hospice Services LLC	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	(918) 552-8066
Northeastern Health System Sequoyah	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	(918) 774-1171
Elara Caring Xi	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	(918) 775-9500
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Poteau, OK	32 mi	(918) 647-7008
Compassus - Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	36 mi	(918) 683-1582

Straight-line miles from the center of Stigler. 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 Stigler

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 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler 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 Stigler: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Stigler?

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 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler 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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