Respite Care in Chickasha, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chickasha, OK: the local picture

2,689

residents 65 or older (16% of Chickasha)

61%

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

51%

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

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chickasha ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chickasha live with someone: 61% 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 1,279 Chickasha residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (47% in Grady County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Chickasha ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chickasha compared with Grady County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Chickasha	Grady County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	4.4%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,321	$57,492	—

Older residents in towns around Chickasha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anadarko, OK	17 mi	688	50%
Blanchard, OK	18 mi	1,322	33%
Tuttle, OK	22 mi	1,309	34%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	45%
Newcastle, OK	24 mi	1,968	36%
Elgin, OK	26 mi	280	62%

Hospices serving Chickasha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	(855) 527-7473
Lifeline Hospice, Inc.	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	(405) 222-2051
Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	(405) 360-2400
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice	Norman, OK	30 mi	(405) 928-9900
Lifespring Hospice	Norman, OK	30 mi	(405) 329-4545

Nursing homes near Chickasha (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shanoan Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	3 of 5	82	(405) 224-1397
Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy	Chickasha, OK	1.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(405) 224-6456
Glenhaven Retirement Village	Chickasha, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(405) 224-0909
Chickasha Nursing Center, Inc	Chickasha, OK	1.2 mi	1 of 5	60	(405) 224-3593

Straight-line miles from the center of Chickasha. 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 Chickasha

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 $4,277 monthly median income of Chickasha 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 Chickasha: common questions

Which hospices serve Chickasha?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Chickasha ZIP codes, including Elara Caring Xxiv, Lifeline Hospice, Inc., Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chickasha?

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 $4,277 monthly median income of Chickasha 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 Chickasha. 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 Chickasha

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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 Chickasha, OK