Respite Care in Guthrie, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Guthrie, OK: the local picture

2,296

residents 65 or older (20% of Guthrie)

66%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Logan County)

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Guthrie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Guthrie 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 792 Guthrie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (40% in Logan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Guthrie ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Guthrie compared with Logan County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Guthrie	Logan County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	21%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.6%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	3.4%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,778	$61,514	—

Older residents in towns around Guthrie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edmond, OK	14 mi	15,454	26%
Perkins, OK	22 mi	468	19%
Jones, OK	22 mi	499	49%
The Village, OK	23 mi	1,785	39%
Piedmont, OK	24 mi	1,209	27%
Nichols Hills, OK	24 mi	746	27%

Hospices serving Guthrie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Companion Hospice, L.L.C.	Guthrie, OK	3.4 mi	(405) 293-9000
Traditions Health Of Edmond	Edmond, OK	15 mi	(888) 819-2119
Caring Hearts Hospice Inc	Edmond, OK	18 mi	(405) 849-6111
Integris Hospice House	Oklahoma City, OK	20 mi	(405) 848-8884
Cura-Hpc Edmond	Oklahoma City, OK	21 mi	(405) 906-3880

Nursing homes near Guthrie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Age Nursing Home Of Guthrie, LLC	Guthrie, OK	0.7 mi	5 of 5	125	(405) 282-0144
Willow Creek Health Care	Guthrie, OK	2.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(405) 282-1686
Bradford Village Healthcare Center	Edmond, OK	13 mi	4 of 5	122	(405) 341-0810
The Timbers Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Edmond, OK	17 mi	1 of 5	129	(405) 341-1433

Straight-line miles from the center of Guthrie. 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 Guthrie

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 32% of the $3,565 monthly median income of Guthrie 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 Guthrie: common questions

Which hospices serve Guthrie?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Guthrie ZIP codes, including Companion Hospice, L.L.C., Traditions Health Of Edmond, Caring Hearts Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Guthrie?

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 32% of the $3,565 monthly median income of Guthrie 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 Guthrie. 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 Guthrie, OK