Respite Care in Elk City, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elk City, OK: the local picture

2,100

residents 65 or older (18% of Elk City)

68%

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

34%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elk City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elk City live with someone: 68% 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 684 Elk City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Beckham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Elk City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elk City compared with Beckham County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Elk City	Beckham County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,886	$49,295	—

Older residents in towns around Elk City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sayre, OK	13 mi	379	38%
New Cordell, OK	26 mi	452	31%
Clinton, OK	27 mi	1,177	36%
Hobart, OK	32 mi	602	47%
Mangum, OK	36 mi	437	40%
Weatherford, OK	43 mi	1,491	41%

Hospices serving Elk City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	(580) 225-1738
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	(405) 418-2530
Traditions Health Of Elk City	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	(580) 243-5000
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Clinton, OK	27 mi	(580) 323-1580
A Path Of Care Hospice V, LLC	Weatherford, OK	42 mi	(580) 248-1405

Nursing homes near Elk City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Elk City, OK	1.7 mi	4 of 5	118	(580) 225-2811
Bell Avenue Nursing Center	Elk City, OK	2.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(580) 225-3335
Hensley Nursing & Rehab	Sayre, OK	13 mi	5 of 5	67	(580) 928-2494

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk City. 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 Elk City

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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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 Elk City: common questions

Which hospices serve Elk City?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Elk City ZIP codes, including Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC, Acg Hospice Iii, Traditions Health Of Elk City.

How much does respite care cost in Elk City?

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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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 Elk City. 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 Elk City, OK