Respite Care in Kiefer, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kiefer, OK: the local picture

205

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Kiefer)

76%

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

28%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kiefer ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kiefer live with someone: 76% 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 58 Kiefer residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (35% in Creek County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kiefer compared with Creek County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Kiefer	Creek County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	4.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,833	$42,005	—

Older residents in towns around Kiefer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glenpool, OK	2.6 mi	1,565	40%
Sapulpa, OK	5.7 mi	4,429	38%
Jenks, OK	5.8 mi	2,773	27%
Bixby, OK	9.8 mi	3,897	31%
Sand Springs, OK	14 mi	3,473	46%
Tulsa, OK	15 mi	63,340	35%

Hospices serving Kiefer

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
The Meyer C And Ida Miller Hospice	Tulsa, OK	10 mi	(918) 742-6415
Saint Francis Hospice	Tulsa, OK	10 mi	(918) 494-6465
Season's Hospice, Inc.	Tulsa, OK	12 mi	(918) 745-0222
Elara Caring Xiv	Tulsa, OK	13 mi	(918) 683-9400
Gentiva X	Tulsa, OK	13 mi	(918) 493-4930

Nursing homes near Kiefer (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Gardens	Sapulpa, OK	3.3 mi	3 of 5	107	(918) 224-0600
Glenwood Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Glenpool, OK	4.1 mi	3 of 5	119	(918) 291-4230
Arbor Village	Sapulpa, OK	4.8 mi	2 of 5	142	(918) 224-6012
Beacon Ridge	Sapulpa, OK	5.3 mi	1 of 5	69	(918) 216-1811

Straight-line miles from the center of Kiefer. 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 Kiefer

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 27% of the $4,236 monthly median income of Kiefer 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 Kiefer: common questions

Which hospices serve Kiefer?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Kiefer ZIP codes, including The Meyer C And Ida Miller Hospice, Saint Francis Hospice, Season's Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Kiefer?

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 27% of the $4,236 monthly median income of Kiefer 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 Kiefer. 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 Kiefer, OK