Respite Care in Jay, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jay, OK: the local picture

371

residents 65 or older (14% of Jay)

51%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Delaware County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jay ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jay live with someone: 51% 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 191 Jay residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (37% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Jay compared with Delaware County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Jay	Delaware County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	26%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,319	$51,497	—

Older residents in towns around Jay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grove, OK	11 mi	2,146	37%
Gentry, AR	21 mi	686	13%
Vinita, OK	21 mi	887	48%
Siloam Springs, AR	22 mi	1,977	32%
Gravette, AR	24 mi	552	43%
Anderson, MO	25 mi	379	37%

Hospices serving Jay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comforting Hands Hospice Of Grove	Grove, OK	12 mi	(918) 786-0441
Acg Hospice	Grove, OK	12 mi	(918) 323-0100
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc.	Grove, OK	12 mi	(918) 786-6182
Compassus - Vinita	Vinita, OK	24 mi	(918) 782-1414
Integris Hospice Northeast	Miami, OK	29 mi	(918) 542-1226

Nursing homes near Jay (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monroe Manor	Jay, OK	0.4 mi	2 of 5	98	(918) 919-3276
Grove Nursing Center	Grove, OK	11 mi	3 of 5	133	(918) 786-3223
Betty Ann Nursing Center	Grove, OK	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 786-2275
Grand Lake Villa	Grove, OK	11 mi	2 of 5	100	(918) 786-2276

Straight-line miles from the center of Jay. 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 Jay

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 Jay: common questions

Which hospices serve Jay?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Jay ZIP codes, including Comforting Hands Hospice Of Grove, Acg Hospice, Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Jay?

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 Jay. 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 Jay

More senior care near Jay

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Other care in Jay

More for Jay families

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 Jay, OK