Respite Care in Ada, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ada, OK: the local picture

2,331

residents 65 or older (14% of Ada)

59%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Pontotoc County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ada ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ada live with someone: 59% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 952 Ada residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (39% in Pontotoc County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Ada ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ada compared with Pontotoc County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ada	Pontotoc County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,302	$51,240	—

Older residents in towns around Ada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sulphur, OK	26 mi	913	37%
Holdenville, OK	27 mi	865	41%
Wewoka, OK	28 mi	641	53%
Pauls Valley, OK	32 mi	1,156	45%
Seminole, OK	32 mi	1,136	63%
Tishomingo, OK	37 mi	322	53%

Hospices serving Ada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halo Hospice	Ada, OK	1.6 mi	(580) 332-8009
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	1.6 mi	(580) 322-8613
Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice	Ada, OK	1.6 mi	(580) 332-6900
Traditions Health Of Seminole	Seminole, OK	34 mi	(405) 303-2012
Victory Home Health And Hospice	Tishomingo, OK	35 mi	(580) 371-2002

Nursing homes near Ada (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ballard Nursing Center	Ada, OK	1.1 mi	3 of 5	73	(580) 436-1414
Jan Frances Care Center	Ada, OK	1.4 mi	2 of 5	132	(580) 332-5328
Ada Care Center	Ada, OK	1.4 mi	3 of 5	85	(580) 332-3631
Callaway Nursing Home	Sulphur, OK	24 mi	1 of 5	86	(580) 622-2416

Straight-line miles from the center of Ada. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Ada

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 31% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Ada 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Ada: common questions

Which hospices serve Ada?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Ada ZIP codes, including Halo Hospice, Elara Caring Xxiii, Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ada?

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 31% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Ada 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Ada. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Oklahoma.

More near Ada

More senior care near Ada

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Other care in Ada

More for Ada families

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.

Respite Care in Ada, OK