Respite Care in Mustang, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mustang, OK: the local picture

3,326

residents 65 or older (15% of Mustang)

73%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Canadian County)

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mustang ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mustang live with someone: 73% 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 1,453 Mustang residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (40% in Canadian County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Mustang ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mustang compared with Canadian County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Mustang	Canadian County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	7.7%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,912	$65,439	—

Older residents in towns around Mustang

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tuttle, OK	5.6 mi	1,309	34%
Yukon, OK	9.0 mi	4,602	39%
Bethany, OK	9.2 mi	3,349	37%
Warr Acres, OK	11 mi	1,636	50%
Newcastle, OK	13 mi	1,968	36%
Oklahoma City, OK	13 mi	94,115	37%

Hospices serving Mustang

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	8.3 mi	(405) 947-7700
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care	Oklahoma City, OK	9.5 mi	(405) 418-2659
Excell Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	11 mi	(405) 631-0521
Apex Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	11 mi	(405) 848-3779
Complete Hospice Care Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	11 mi	(405) 879-3470

Nursing homes near Mustang (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Spanish Cove Housing Authority	Yukon, OK	6.8 mi	5 of 5	57	(405) 354-1901
Gran Gran's Place	Yukon, OK	7.3 mi	3 of 5	69	(405) 350-2311
Ranchwood Nursing Center	Yukon, OK	7.4 mi	1 of 5	150	(405) 354-2022
Tuttle Care Center	Tuttle, OK	8.5 mi	2 of 5	52	(405) 381-3363

Straight-line miles from the center of Mustang. 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 Mustang

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 20% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Mustang 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 Mustang: common questions

Which hospices serve Mustang?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Mustang ZIP codes, including Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Central Oklahoma, LLC, Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care, Excell Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mustang?

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 20% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Mustang 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 Mustang. 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 Mustang

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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 Mustang, OK