Respite Care in Calera, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Calera, OK: the local picture

311

residents 65 or older (10% of Calera)

80%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Bryan County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Calera ZIP codes

Most older adults in Calera live with someone: 80% 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 140 Calera residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (45% in Bryan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Calera ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Calera compared with Bryan County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Calera	Bryan County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	45%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	5.6%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,250	$43,974	—

Older residents in towns around Calera

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Durant, OK	4.9 mi	2,980	44%
Denison, TX	14 mi	5,178	39%
Pottsboro, TX	18 mi	540	32%
Madill, OK	23 mi	613	51%
Sherman, TX	24 mi	7,338	35%
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	53%

Hospices serving Calera

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Centric Hospice	Durant, OK	5.8 mi	(855) 942-3687
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma	Durant, OK	5.8 mi	(580) 434-6336
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southeast Oklahoma, LLC	Durant, OK	5.8 mi	(580) 634-7127
Victory Home Health And Hospice	Tishomingo, OK	27 mi	(580) 371-2002
Elara Caring Xxv	Hugo, OK	53 mi	(580) 931-9437

Nursing homes near Calera (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The King's Daughters & Sons Nursing Home	Durant, OK	5.5 mi	4 of 5	65	(580) 924-0496
Four Seasons Rehabilitation & Care	Durant, OK	6.0 mi	1 of 5	122	(580) 677-9911
Oakridge Nursing Center	Durant, OK	6.0 mi	2 of 5	104	(580) 634-4710
Calera Manor	Calera, OK	6.3 mi	2 of 5	82	(580) 434-5727

Straight-line miles from the center of Calera. 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 Calera

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 31% of the $3,771 monthly median income of Calera 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 Calera: common questions

Which hospices serve Calera?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Calera ZIP codes, including Centric Hospice, Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southeast Oklahoma, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Calera?

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 31% of the $3,771 monthly median income of Calera 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 Calera. 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.

More near Calera

More senior care near Calera

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Calera

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Calera, OK