Respite Care in Dewey, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dewey, OK: the local picture

704

residents 65 or older (21% of Dewey)

48%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Washington County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dewey ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dewey live with someone: 48% 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 330 Dewey residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (38% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Dewey ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dewey compared with Washington County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Dewey	Washington County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	8.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	5.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,847	$51,709	—

Older residents in towns around Dewey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bartlesville, OK	3.7 mi	7,176	36%
Nowata, OK	18 mi	665	54%
Coffeyville, KS	23 mi	1,498	53%
Pawhuska, OK	24 mi	539	51%
Collinsville, OK	29 mi	1,129	40%
Skiatook, OK	31 mi	1,473	51%

Hospices serving Dewey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC	Bartlesville, OK	3.7 mi	(918) 331-0003
Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa	Bartlesville, OK	4.6 mi	(918) 213-4973
Millennium Hospice, Inc	Tulsa, OK	45 mi	(918) 740-0244
Compassus - Vinita	Vinita, OK	45 mi	(918) 782-1414
Amedisys Hospice	Tulsa, OK	48 mi	(918) 236-4866

Nursing homes near Dewey (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forrest Manor Nursing Center	Dewey, OK	1.2 mi	1 of 5	116	(918) 534-3355
Medicalodges Dewey	Dewey, OK	1.8 mi	5 of 5	58	(918) 534-2848
Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community	Bartlesville, OK	2.5 mi	1 of 5	119	(918) 333-9545
Ignite Medical Resort Adams Parc	Bartlesville, OK	3.5 mi	5 of 5	92	(918) 331-0550

Straight-line miles from the center of Dewey. 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 Dewey

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 34% of the $3,404 monthly median income of Dewey 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 Dewey: common questions

Which hospices serve Dewey?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Dewey ZIP codes, including Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC, Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa, Millennium Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Dewey?

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 34% of the $3,404 monthly median income of Dewey 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 Dewey. 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 Dewey, OK