Respite Care in Anadarko, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anadarko, OK: the local picture

688

residents 65 or older (12% of Anadarko)

58%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Caddo County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anadarko ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anadarko live with someone: 58% 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 327 Anadarko residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (46% in Caddo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Anadarko compared with Caddo County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Anadarko	Caddo County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	46%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,131	$37,705	—

Older residents in towns around Anadarko

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chickasha, OK	17 mi	2,689	51%
Elgin, OK	20 mi	280	62%
Hinton, OK	30 mi	462	31%
Lawton, OK	33 mi	11,332	46%
Tuttle, OK	33 mi	1,309	34%
Blanchard, OK	33 mi	1,322	33%

Hospices serving Anadarko

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	17 mi	(855) 527-7473
Lifeline Hospice, Inc.	Chickasha, OK	17 mi	(405) 222-2051
Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice	Chickasha, OK	17 mi	(405) 360-2400
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	34 mi	(580) 351-6565
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc	El Reno, OK	36 mi	(405) 262-3088

Nursing homes near Anadarko (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anadarko Nursing & Rehab	Anadarko, OK	0.9 mi	1 of 5	92	(405) 247-3346
Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy	Chickasha, OK	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(405) 224-6456
Glenhaven Retirement Village	Chickasha, OK	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(405) 224-0909
Shanoan Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation	Chickasha, OK	17 mi	3 of 5	82	(405) 224-1397

Straight-line miles from the center of Anadarko. 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 Anadarko

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 $2,594 monthly median income of Anadarko 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 Anadarko: common questions

Which hospices serve Anadarko?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Anadarko ZIP codes, including Elara Caring Xxiv, Lifeline Hospice, Inc., Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Anadarko?

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 $2,594 monthly median income of Anadarko 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 Anadarko. 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.

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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.

Respite Care in Anadarko, OK