Respite Care in Ardmore, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ardmore, OK: the local picture

4,085

residents 65 or older (16% of Ardmore)

64%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Carter County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ardmore ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ardmore live with someone: 64% 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 1,741 Ardmore residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (47% in Carter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Ardmore ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ardmore compared with Carter County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ardmore	Carter County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,814	$44,150	—

Older residents in towns around Ardmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lone Grove, OK	7.0 mi	743	49%
Davis, OK	16 mi	549	48%
Marietta, OK	18 mi	380	48%
Madill, OK	22 mi	613	51%
Sulphur, OK	23 mi	913	37%
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	53%

Hospices serving Ardmore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	(580) 223-0655
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLC	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	(580) 798-6116
Victory Home Health And Hospice	Tishomingo, OK	27 mi	(580) 371-2002
Centric Hospice	Durant, OK	45 mi	(855) 942-3687
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma	Durant, OK	45 mi	(580) 434-6336

Nursing homes near Ardmore (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmbrook Home	Ardmore, OK	1.4 mi	3 of 5	126	(580) 223-3303
Woodview Home, Inc.	Ardmore, OK	2.1 mi	4 of 5	68	(580) 226-5454
Southbrook Healthcare, Inc	Ardmore,, OK	2.3 mi	5 of 5	114	(580) 223-5901
Ardmore Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Ardmore, OK	2.4 mi	3 of 5	62	(580) 223-4501

Straight-line miles from the center of Ardmore. 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 Ardmore

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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 Ardmore: common questions

Which hospices serve Ardmore?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Ardmore ZIP codes, including Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLC, Victory Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ardmore?

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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 Ardmore. 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 Ardmore, OK