Respite Care in Lawton, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lawton, OK: the local picture

11,332

residents 65 or older (13% of Lawton)

69%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Comanche County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lawton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lawton live with someone: 69% 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 4,860 Lawton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (48% in Comanche County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Lawton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lawton compared with Comanche County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Lawton	Comanche County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	8.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,509	$55,748	—

Older residents in towns around Lawton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cache, OK	11 mi	483	42%
Elgin, OK	14 mi	280	62%
Marlow, OK	26 mi	723	58%
Duncan, OK	28 mi	4,797	46%
Anadarko, OK	33 mi	688	50%
Frederick, OK	37 mi	658	41%

Hospices serving Lawton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Path Of Care Hospice Iv, LLC	Lawton, OK	1.9 mi	(580) 492-6166
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	3.4 mi	(580) 351-6565
Memorial Hospice	Lawton, OK	3.4 mi	(580) 585-5575
Chisholm Trail Hospice	Duncan, OK	28 mi	(580) 251-8764
Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Duncan, OK	28 mi	(580) 786-0745

Nursing homes near Lawton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawton Post Acute & Rehab	Lawton, OK	1.1 mi	1 of 5	95	(580) 355-1616
Mcmahon-Tomlinson Nursing Center	Lawton, OK	2.4 mi	2 of 5	142	(580) 357-3240
Willow Park Health Care Center	Lawton, OK	3.2 mi	1 of 5	151	(580) 536-1279
Montevista Rehabilitation And Skilled Care	Lawton, OK	3.4 mi	3 of 5	105	(580) 536-2866

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawton. 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 Lawton

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 25% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Lawton 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 Lawton: common questions

Which hospices serve Lawton?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Lawton ZIP codes, including A Path Of Care Hospice Iv, LLC, Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma, Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lawton?

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 25% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Lawton 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 Lawton. 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; 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 Lawton, OK