Respite Care in Muskogee, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Muskogee, OK: the local picture

5,855

residents 65 or older (16% of Muskogee)

61%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Muskogee County)

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Muskogee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Muskogee live with someone: 61% 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 2,587 Muskogee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (49% in Muskogee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Muskogee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Muskogee compared with Muskogee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Muskogee	Muskogee County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	49%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	7.5%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,016	$39,458	—

Older residents in towns around Muskogee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Gibson, OK	6.0 mi	641	40%
Wagoner, OK	15 mi	1,390	52%
Checotah, OK	20 mi	641	53%
Park Hill, OK	22 mi	250	44%
Coweta, OK	23 mi	1,514	45%
Tahlequah, OK	24 mi	2,697	51%

Hospices serving Muskogee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	0.7 mi	(918) 683-1582
Complete Hospice Care	Muskogee, OK	8.5 mi	(918) 681-4998
Seasons Hospice	Muskogee, OK	8.5 mi	(918) 910-5018
Emerald Hospice Ii	Wagoner, OK	15 mi	(918) 485-0079
Hospice Of The Cherokee	Tahlequah, OK	24 mi	(918) 458-5080

Nursing homes near Muskogee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Broadway Care & Rehab Center	Muskogee, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(918) 683-2851
Muskogee Nursing Center	Muskogee, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	58	(918) 682-9232
Heartway At York Manor Health And Rehab	Muskogee, OK	1.0 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 682-6724
Pleasant Valley Health Care Center	Muskogee, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	101	(918) 682-5391

Straight-line miles from the center of Muskogee. 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 Muskogee

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 36% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Muskogee 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 Muskogee: common questions

Which hospices serve Muskogee?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Muskogee ZIP codes, including Compassus - Muskogee, Complete Hospice Care, Seasons Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Muskogee?

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 36% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Muskogee 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 Muskogee. 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 Muskogee, OK