Respite Care in Glenpool, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Glenpool, OK: the local picture

1,565

residents 65 or older (11% of Glenpool)

74%

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

40%

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

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Glenpool ZIP codes

Most older adults in Glenpool live with someone: 74% 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 609 Glenpool residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (35% in Tulsa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Glenpool ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Glenpool compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Glenpool	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	6.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,880	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Glenpool

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kiefer, OK	2.6 mi	205	28%
Jenks, OK	3.8 mi	2,773	27%
Bixby, OK	7.2 mi	3,897	31%
Sapulpa, OK	7.5 mi	4,429	38%
Tulsa, OK	14 mi	63,340	35%
Broken Arrow, OK	14 mi	18,896	30%

Hospices serving Glenpool

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Lifecare Hospice	Tulsa, OK	6.9 mi	(918) 551-6879
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC	Bixby, OK	6.9 mi	(918) 425-4000
Grace Hospice	Tulsa, OK	8.4 mi	(918) 744-7223
The Meyer C And Ida Miller Hospice	Tulsa, OK	8.4 mi	(918) 742-6415
Saint Francis Hospice	Tulsa, OK	8.4 mi	(918) 494-6465

Nursing homes near Glenpool (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenwood Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Glenpool, OK	1.5 mi	3 of 5	119	(918) 291-4230
The Gardens	Sapulpa, OK	4.9 mi	3 of 5	107	(918) 224-0600
Grace Skilled Nursing And Therapy Jenks	Jenks, OK	5.9 mi	2 of 5	187	(918) 299-8508
Arbor Village	Sapulpa, OK	6.8 mi	2 of 5	142	(918) 224-6012

Straight-line miles from the center of Glenpool. 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 Glenpool

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 $3,990 monthly median income of Glenpool 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 Glenpool: common questions

Which hospices serve Glenpool?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Glenpool ZIP codes, including Transitions Lifecare Hospice, Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC, Grace Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Glenpool?

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 $3,990 monthly median income of Glenpool 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 Glenpool. 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 Glenpool, OK