Respite Care in Hennessey, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hennessey, OK: the local picture

355

residents 65 or older (14% of Hennessey)

70%

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

29%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hennessey ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hennessey live with someone: 70% 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 98 Hennessey residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (35% in Kingfisher County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hennessey compared with Kingfisher County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hennessey	Kingfisher County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	7.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	4.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,891	$49,972	—

Older residents in towns around Hennessey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingfisher, OK	18 mi	887	32%
Enid, OK	21 mi	8,087	42%
Piedmont, OK	31 mi	1,209	27%
Guthrie, OK	32 mi	2,296	38%
Watonga, OK	33 mi	340	30%
Fairview, OK	34 mi	629	50%

Hospices serving Hennessey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Vii	Enid, OK	20 mi	(580) 213-3334
Choice Hospice Of Oklahoma LLC	Enid, OK	21 mi	(580) 233-2113
Hospice Circle Of Love	Enid, OK	21 mi	(580) 234-2273
Traditions Health Of Oklahoma City	Enid, OK	21 mi	(580) 366-0120
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc	El Reno, OK	40 mi	(405) 262-3088

Nursing homes near Hennessey (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hennessey Nursing & Rehab	Hennessey, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	50	(405) 853-4390
Cimarron Nursing Center	Kingfisher, OK	18 mi	5 of 5	92	(405) 375-6857
First Shamrock Care Center	Kingfisher, OK	18 mi	1 of 5	55	(405) 375-3157
Greenbrier Village Health And Rehabilitation	Enid, OK	20 mi	1 of 5	150	(580) 233-0121

Straight-line miles from the center of Hennessey. 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 Hennessey

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 17% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Hennessey 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 Hennessey: common questions

Which hospices serve Hennessey?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Hennessey ZIP codes, including Elara Caring Vii, Choice Hospice Of Oklahoma LLC, Hospice Circle Of Love.

How much does respite care cost in Hennessey?

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 17% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Hennessey 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 Hennessey. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Hennessey, OK