Respite Care in Fairview, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fairview, OK: the local picture

629

residents 65 or older (23% of Fairview)

66%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Major County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairview ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fairview live with someone: 66% 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 278 Fairview residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (43% in Major County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fairview compared with Major County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Fairview	Major County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	21%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	2.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,167	$55,417	—

Older residents in towns around Fairview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Watonga, OK	30 mi	340	30%
Hennessey, OK	34 mi	355	29%
Enid, OK	35 mi	8,087	42%
Alva, OK	37 mi	786	50%
Kingfisher, OK	42 mi	887	32%
Weatherford, OK	52 mi	1,491	41%

Hospices serving Fairview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Vii	Enid, OK	33 mi	(580) 213-3334
Traditions Health Of Oklahoma City	Enid, OK	35 mi	(580) 366-0120
Hospice Circle Of Love	Enid, OK	35 mi	(580) 234-2273
Traditions Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	53 mi	(580) 254-2258
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc	El Reno, OK	59 mi	(405) 262-3088

Nursing homes near Fairview (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairview Fellowship Home For Senior Citizens, Inc	Fairview, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	100	(580) 227-3783
Summers Healthcare, LLC	Okeene, OK	14 mi	4 of 5	48	(580) 822-4441

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairview. 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 Fairview

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 35% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Fairview 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 Fairview: common questions

Which hospices serve Fairview?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Fairview ZIP codes, including Elara Caring Vii, Traditions Health Of Oklahoma City, Hospice Circle Of Love.

How much does respite care cost in Fairview?

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 35% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Fairview 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 Fairview. 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 Fairview, OK