Respite Care in New Cordell, OK for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Cordell, OK: the local picture

452

residents 65 or older (16% of New Cordell)

59%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Washita County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Cordell ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Cordell live with someone: 59% 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 128 New Cordell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (50% in Washita County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving New Cordell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Cordell compared with Washita County and Oklahoma

Census figure	New Cordell	Washita County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	50%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,574	$48,798	—

Older residents in towns around New Cordell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, OK	15 mi	1,177	36%
Hobart, OK	20 mi	602	47%
Weatherford, OK	24 mi	1,491	41%
Elk City, OK	26 mi	2,100	34%
Sayre, OK	36 mi	379	38%
Hinton, OK	38 mi	462	31%

Hospices serving New Cordell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Clinton, OK	15 mi	(580) 323-1580
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	26 mi	(405) 418-2530
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC	Elk City, OK	26 mi	(580) 225-1738
Traditions Health Of Elk City	Elk City, OK	26 mi	(580) 243-5000
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc	El Reno, OK	60 mi	(405) 262-3088

Nursing homes near New Cordell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cordell Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cordell, OK	0.6 mi	3 of 5	110	(580) 832-3371
Corn Heritage Village And Rehab	Corn, OK	12 mi	1 of 5	104	(580) 343-2295
River Valley Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Clinton, OK	15 mi	5 of 5	100	(580) 323-1110
Clinton Therapy & Living Center	Clinton, OK	15 mi	2 of 5	101	(580) 205-2460

Straight-line miles from the center of New Cordell. 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 New Cordell

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 $3,881 monthly median income of New Cordell 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 New Cordell: common questions

Which hospices serve New Cordell?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for New Cordell ZIP codes, including Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC, Acg Hospice Iii, Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in New Cordell?

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 $3,881 monthly median income of New Cordell 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 New Cordell. 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 New Cordell, OK