Respite Care in Hobart, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hobart, OK: the local picture

602

residents 65 or older (18% of Hobart)

58%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Kiowa County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hobart ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hobart live with someone: 58% 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 275 Hobart residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (47% in Kiowa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Hobart ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hobart compared with Kiowa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hobart	Kiowa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,202	$36,938	—

Older residents in towns around Hobart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Cordell, OK	20 mi	452	31%
Mangum, OK	26 mi	437	40%
Altus, OK	28 mi	2,575	54%
Elk City, OK	32 mi	2,100	34%
Clinton, OK	34 mi	1,177	36%
Sayre, OK	36 mi	379	38%

Hospices serving Hobart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	29 mi	(580) 379-6900
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC	Elk City, OK	33 mi	(580) 225-1738
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	33 mi	(405) 418-2530
Traditions Health Of Elk City	Elk City, OK	33 mi	(580) 243-5000
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Clinton, OK	34 mi	(580) 323-1580

Nursing homes near Hobart (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hobart Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hobart, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	58	(580) 726-3381
Cordell Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cordell, OK	20 mi	3 of 5	110	(580) 832-3371

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobart. 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 Hobart

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 46% of the $2,517 monthly median income of Hobart 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 Hobart: common questions

Which hospices serve Hobart?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Hobart ZIP codes, including Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority, Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC, Acg Hospice Iii.

How much does respite care cost in Hobart?

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 46% of the $2,517 monthly median income of Hobart 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 Hobart. 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 Hobart

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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 Hobart, OK