Respite Care in Bethany, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bethany, OK: the local picture

3,349

residents 65 or older (16% of Bethany)

71%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Oklahoma County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bethany ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bethany live with someone: 71% 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 1,171 Bethany residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (37% in Oklahoma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Bethany ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bethany compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Bethany	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,662	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Bethany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warr Acres, OK	1.9 mi	1,636	50%
Nichols Hills, OK	6.2 mi	746	27%
The Village, OK	6.4 mi	1,785	39%
Yukon, OK	7.0 mi	4,602	39%
Oklahoma City, OK	7.7 mi	94,115	37%
Mustang, OK	9.2 mi	3,326	44%

Hospices serving Bethany

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	1.8 mi	(405) 947-7700
Providence Hospice Care	Oklahoma City, OK	3.9 mi	(405) 467-7423
Interim Healthcare Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	3.9 mi	(405) 848-3555
Bristol Hospice-Oklahoma, L.L.C.	Oklahoma City, OK	5.1 mi	(405) 839-7100
Trinity Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	5.1 mi	(405) 594-9990

Nursing homes near Bethany (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grand At Bethany Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Bethany, OK	0.5 mi	2 of 5	161	(405) 789-7242
Heritage Park	Bethany, OK	1.0 mi	1 of 5	55	(405) 789-7208
Windsor Hills Nursing Center	Oklahoma City, OK	2.0 mi	2 of 5	112	(405) 942-8566
Heritage Manor	Oklahoma City, OK	2.0 mi	1 of 5	55	(405) 789-7103

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethany. 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 Bethany

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 27% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Bethany 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 Bethany: common questions

Which hospices serve Bethany?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Bethany ZIP codes, including Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Central Oklahoma, LLC, Providence Hospice Care, Interim Healthcare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bethany?

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 27% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Bethany 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 Bethany. 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 Bethany, OK