Respite Care in Bristow, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bristow, OK: the local picture

704

residents 65 or older (16% of Bristow)

63%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Creek County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bristow ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bristow live with someone: 63% 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 231 Bristow residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Creek County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Bristow ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bristow compared with Creek County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Bristow	Creek County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,809	$42,005	—

Older residents in towns around Bristow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stroud, OK	15 mi	432	34%
Sapulpa, OK	19 mi	4,429	38%
Kiefer, OK	21 mi	205	28%
Mannford, OK	21 mi	527	32%
Cushing, OK	23 mi	1,343	48%
Glenpool, OK	23 mi	1,565	40%

Hospices serving Bristow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Refuge Care Hospice	Bristow, OK	1.4 mi	(877) 914-2273
Grace Hospice	Tulsa, OK	30 mi	(918) 744-7223
The Meyer C And Ida Miller Hospice	Tulsa, OK	30 mi	(918) 742-6415
Saint Francis Hospice	Tulsa, OK	30 mi	(918) 494-6465
Luminos Hospice	Tulsa, OK	30 mi	(918) 250-5555

Nursing homes near Bristow (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rainbow Health Care Community And Rainbow Assisted	Bristow, OK	0.5 mi	4 of 5	106	(918) 367-2246
Drumright Nursing Home	Drumright, OK	16 mi	1 of 5	133	(918) 352-3249
Stroud Nursing & Rehab	Stroud, OK	18 mi	2 of 5	58	(918) 968-2075
Arbor Village	Sapulpa, OK	19 mi	2 of 5	142	(918) 224-6012

Straight-line miles from the center of Bristow. 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 Bristow

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 46% of the $2,484 monthly median income of Bristow 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 Bristow: common questions

Which hospices serve Bristow?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Bristow ZIP codes, including Refuge Care Hospice, Grace Hospice, The Meyer C And Ida Miller Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bristow?

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 46% of the $2,484 monthly median income of Bristow 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 Bristow. 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 Bristow, OK