Midwest City, Oklahoma

Respite Care in Midwest City, OK

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Midwest City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Midwest City, OK: the local picture

10,131
residents 65 or older (17% of Midwest City)
65%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Oklahoma County)
50
Medicare-certified hospices serve Midwest City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Midwest City live with someone: 65% 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 4,010 Midwest City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (37% in Oklahoma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Midwest City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Midwest City compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figureMidwest CityOklahoma CountyOklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability41%37%41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%33%30%
Residents 65 or older17%14%16%
Residents 85 or older1.6%1.3%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%11%11%
Households with no vehicle5.6%6.7%5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$46,696$55,983—

Older residents in towns around Midwest City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Spencer, OK3.6 mi92951%
Nicoma Park, OK3.6 mi38628%
Del City, OK3.8 mi3,35249%
Choctaw, OK6.2 mi2,09243%
Oklahoma City, OK7.8 mi94,11537%
Jones, OK8.9 mi49949%

Hospices serving Midwest City

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Signature Hospice LLCMidwest City, OK1.3 mi(405) 446-0103
Anthem HospiceOklahoma City, OK7.9 mi(405) 482-8965
Valir Hospice Care, LLCOklahoma City, OK8.2 mi(405) 609-3636
Emerald Hospice IEdmond, OK8.5 mi(405) 285-8787
Ssm Health At Home Hospice - OklahomaOklahoma City, OK8.5 mi(405) 231-3755

Nursing homes near Midwest City (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Midwest City Post Acute & RehabMidwest City, OK0.9 mi1 of 5106(405) 737-8200
Sienna Extended Care & RehabMidwest City, OK1.0 mi1 of 5100(405) 869-0700
Emerald Care Center MidwestMidwest City, OK1.1 mi2 of 5116(405) 737-6601
Cross Timbers Nursing And RehabilitationMidwest City, OK2.5 mi4 of 5187(405) 251-9988

Straight-line miles from the center of Midwest City. 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 Midwest City

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 30% of the $3,891 monthly median income of Midwest City 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Midwest City: common questions

Which hospices serve Midwest City?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Midwest City ZIP codes, including Signature Hospice LLC, Anthem Hospice, Valir Hospice Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Midwest City?

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 30% of the $3,891 monthly median income of Midwest City 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 Midwest City. 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.

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.

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