Respite Care in Eufaula, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eufaula, OK: the local picture

767

residents 65 or older (27% of Eufaula)

81%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in McIntosh County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eufaula ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eufaula live with someone: 81% 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 343 Eufaula residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (49% in McIntosh County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Eufaula ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eufaula compared with McIntosh County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Eufaula	McIntosh County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	49%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	26%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,762	$40,000	—

Older residents in towns around Eufaula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Longtown, OK	5.1 mi	1,111	48%
Checotah, OK	14 mi	641	53%
Henryetta, OK	25 mi	1,111	41%
Stigler, OK	27 mi	490	31%
McAlester, OK	27 mi	2,856	50%
Wilburton, OK	30 mi	359	48%

Hospices serving Eufaula

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choice Health At Home - Henryetta Hospice	Henryetta, OK	27 mi	(918) 652-3919
Sans Bois Hospice, LLC	Stigler, OK	27 mi	(918) 967-1002
Heartland Hospice (Mcalester)	Mcalester, OK	27 mi	(918) 302-0700
Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc.	Mcalester, OK	27 mi	(918) 423-3911
Southeast Hospice	Mcalester, OK	27 mi	(918) 302-3053

Nursing homes near Eufaula (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eufaula Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Eufaula, OK	0.3 mi	4 of 5	100	(918) 689-3211
Lakeview Nursing & Rehab	Eufaula, OK	0.7 mi	4 of 5	70	(918) 618-9588
Checotah Nursing Center	Checotah, OK	13 mi	1 of 5	82	(918) 473-2251
Countryside Estates	Warner, OK	23 mi	2 of 5	111	(918) 463-5143

Straight-line miles from the center of Eufaula. 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 Eufaula

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 29% of the $3,980 monthly median income of Eufaula 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 Eufaula: common questions

Which hospices serve Eufaula?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Eufaula ZIP codes, including Choice Health At Home - Henryetta Hospice, Sans Bois Hospice, LLC, Heartland Hospice (Mcalester).

How much does respite care cost in Eufaula?

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 29% of the $3,980 monthly median income of Eufaula 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 Eufaula. 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 Eufaula, OK