Respite Care in Cleveland, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cleveland, OK: the local picture

616

residents 65 or older (19% of Cleveland)

63%

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

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Pawnee County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cleveland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cleveland 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 383 Cleveland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (68%) (44% in Pawnee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Cleveland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cleveland compared with Pawnee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Cleveland	Pawnee County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,875	$46,074	—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hominy, OK	8.8 mi	478	49%
Mannford, OK	15 mi	527	32%
Sand Springs, OK	22 mi	3,473	46%
Pawhuska, OK	26 mi	539	51%
Cushing, OK	28 mi	1,343	48%
Turley, OK	29 mi	488	45%

Hospices serving Cleveland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health Of Tulsa	Tulsa, OK	32 mi	(888) 819-2119
Luminos Hospice	Tulsa, OK	32 mi	(918) 250-5555
Elara Caring Xiv	Tulsa, OK	34 mi	(918) 683-9400
Compassus - Owasso	Tulsa, OK	34 mi	(918) 770-7687
Rivercross Healthcare	Tulsa, OK	34 mi	(918) 622-9281

Nursing homes near Cleveland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cleveland Care And Rehab Center	Cleveland, OK	0.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(918) 358-3135
Cimarron Pointe Care Center	Mannford, OK	11 mi	5 of 5	108	(918) 865-7701
Southern Oaks Care Center	Pawnee, OK	18 mi	4 of 5	82	(918) 762-2515
Fairfax Behavioral Health & Memory Care Community	Fairfax, OK	22 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 642-3234

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland. 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 Cleveland

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 32% of the $3,656 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 Cleveland: common questions

Which hospices serve Cleveland?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Cleveland ZIP codes, including Traditions Health Of Tulsa, Luminos Hospice, Elara Caring Xiv.

How much does respite care cost in Cleveland?

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 32% of the $3,656 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 Cleveland. 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 Cleveland

More senior care near Cleveland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Cleveland

More for Cleveland families

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 Cleveland, OK