Respite Care in Marlow, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marlow, OK: the local picture

723

residents 65 or older (16% of Marlow)

51%

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

58%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marlow ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marlow 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 367 Marlow residents aged 65 or older report a disability (58%) (47% in Stephens County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Marlow ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marlow compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Marlow	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,701	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Marlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Duncan, OK	10 mi	4,797	46%
Elgin, OK	22 mi	280	62%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	45%
Lawton, OK	26 mi	11,332	46%
Chickasha, OK	28 mi	2,689	51%
Anadarko, OK	34 mi	688	50%

Hospices serving Marlow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chisholm Trail Hospice	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	(580) 251-8764
Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	(580) 786-0745
Memorial Hospice	Lawton, OK	24 mi	(580) 585-5575
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	24 mi	(580) 351-6565
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	27 mi	(855) 527-7473

Nursing homes near Marlow (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gregston Nursing Home, Inc.	Marlow, OK	0.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(580) 658-2319
Marlow Nursing & Rehab	Marlow, OK	0.9 mi	3 of 5	69	(580) 658-5468
Elk Crossing	Duncan, OK	7.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(580) 475-0750
Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community	Duncan, OK	9.8 mi	5 of 5	128	(580) 252-3955

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlow. 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 Marlow

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 $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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 Marlow: common questions

Which hospices serve Marlow?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Marlow ZIP codes, including Chisholm Trail Hospice, Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC, Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Marlow?

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 $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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 Marlow. 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 Marlow

More senior care near Marlow

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Marlow

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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 Marlow, OK