Respite Care in Hinton, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hinton, OK: the local picture

462

residents 65 or older (9.4% of Hinton)

68%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Caddo County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hinton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hinton live with someone: 68% 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 126 Hinton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (46% in Caddo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hinton compared with Caddo County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hinton	Caddo County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	46%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.4%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,442	$37,705	—

Older residents in towns around Hinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weatherford, OK	19 mi	1,491	41%
El Reno, OK	22 mi	2,524	50%
Watonga, OK	25 mi	340	30%
Anadarko, OK	30 mi	688	50%
Yukon, OK	33 mi	4,602	39%
Kingfisher, OK	34 mi	887	32%

Hospices serving Hinton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc	El Reno, OK	22 mi	(405) 262-3088
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Clinton, OK	35 mi	(580) 323-1580
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	39 mi	(855) 527-7473
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	41 mi	(405) 947-7700
Integris Hospice House	Oklahoma City, OK	42 mi	(405) 848-8884

Nursing homes near Hinton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Binger Nursing And Rehabilitation	Binger, OK	12 mi	2 of 5	65	(405) 457-2302
Maple Lawn Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hydro, OK	13 mi	4 of 5	60	(405) 663-2455
Corn Heritage Village And Rehab Of Weatherford	Weatherford, OK	19 mi	2 of 5	81	(580) 772-3993
El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	El Reno, OK	21 mi	4 of 5	66	(405) 262-3323

Straight-line miles from the center of Hinton. 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 Hinton

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 38% of the $3,037 monthly median income of Hinton 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 Hinton: common questions

Which hospices serve Hinton?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Hinton ZIP codes, including Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc, Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC, Elara Caring Xxiv.

How much does respite care cost in Hinton?

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 38% of the $3,037 monthly median income of Hinton 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 Hinton. 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 Hinton

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Other care in Hinton

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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 Hinton, OK