Respite Care in Bartlesville, OK for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bartlesville, OK: the local picture

7,176

residents 65 or older (19% of Bartlesville)

65%

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

36%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bartlesville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bartlesville live with someone: 65% 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 2,527 Bartlesville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (38% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Bartlesville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bartlesville compared with Washington County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Bartlesville	Washington County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,743	$51,709	—

Older residents in towns around Bartlesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dewey, OK	3.7 mi	704	53%
Nowata, OK	17 mi	665	54%
Pawhuska, OK	22 mi	539	51%
Collinsville, OK	26 mi	1,129	40%
Coffeyville, KS	26 mi	1,498	53%
Skiatook, OK	27 mi	1,473	51%

Hospices serving Bartlesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC	Bartlesville, OK	1.3 mi	(918) 331-0003
Rivercross Healthcare	Bartlesville, OK	1.3 mi	(918) 622-9281
Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa	Bartlesville, OK	2.5 mi	(918) 213-4973
Millennium Hospice, Inc	Tulsa, OK	41 mi	(918) 740-0244
Compassus - Owasso	Tulsa, OK	44 mi	(918) 770-7687

Nursing homes near Bartlesville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Villa Care & Rehab Center	Bartlesville, OK	0.9 mi	3 of 5	100	(918) 335-3222
Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community	Bartlesville, OK	1.3 mi	1 of 5	119	(918) 333-9545
Ignite Medical Resort Adams Parc	Bartlesville, OK	2.0 mi	5 of 5	92	(918) 331-0550
Medicalodges Dewey	Dewey, OK	2.4 mi	5 of 5	58	(918) 534-2848

Straight-line miles from the center of Bartlesville. 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 Bartlesville

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 28% of the $4,145 monthly median income of Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville: common questions

Which hospices serve Bartlesville?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Bartlesville ZIP codes, including Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC, Rivercross Healthcare, Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa.

How much does respite care cost in Bartlesville?

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 28% of the $4,145 monthly median income of Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville. 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 Bartlesville, OK