Respite Care in Frederick, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Frederick, OK: the local picture

658

residents 65 or older (19% of Frederick)

52%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Tillman County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Frederick ZIP codes

Most older adults in Frederick live with someone: 52% 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 259 Frederick residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (50% in Tillman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Frederick ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Frederick compared with Tillman County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Frederick	Tillman County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	50%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	41%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.6%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,702	$35,469	—

Older residents in towns around Frederick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vernon, TX	23 mi	1,928	45%
Altus, OK	28 mi	2,575	54%
Cache, OK	28 mi	483	42%
Burkburnett, TX	31 mi	2,063	44%
Iowa Park, TX	32 mi	1,206	57%
Lawton, OK	37 mi	11,332	46%

Hospices serving Frederick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	28 mi	(580) 379-6900
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	39 mi	(580) 351-6565
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	75 mi	(855) 527-7473
Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice	Chickasha, OK	75 mi	(405) 360-2400
A Path Of Care Hospice V, LLC	Weatherford, OK	84 mi	(580) 248-1405

Nursing homes near Frederick (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ayers Nursing Home	Snyder, OK	21 mi	3 of 5	97	(580) 569-2258
Electra Healthcare Center	Electra, TX	23 mi	5 of 5	62	(940) 495-2184
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Vernon	Vernon, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	120	(940) 552-9316

Straight-line miles from the center of Frederick. 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 Frederick

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 44% of the $2,642 monthly median income of Frederick 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 Frederick: common questions

Which hospices serve Frederick?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Frederick ZIP codes, including Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority, Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma, Elara Caring Xxiv.

How much does respite care cost in Frederick?

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 44% of the $2,642 monthly median income of Frederick 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 Frederick. 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 Frederick

More senior care near Frederick

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Frederick

More for Frederick 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 Frederick, OK