Respite Care in Nichols Hills, OK for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nichols Hills, OK: the local picture

746

residents 65 or older (19% of Nichols Hills)

76%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Oklahoma County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nichols Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nichols Hills live with someone: 76% 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 204 Nichols Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (37% in Oklahoma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Nichols Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nichols Hills compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Nichols Hills	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$156,875	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Nichols Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
The Village, OK	1.8 mi	1,785	39%
Warr Acres, OK	4.4 mi	1,636	50%
Oklahoma City, OK	5.7 mi	94,115	37%
Bethany, OK	6.2 mi	3,349	37%
Del City, OK	8.9 mi	3,352	49%
Spencer, OK	10.0 mi	929	51%

Hospices serving Nichols Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice-Oklahoma, L.L.C.	Oklahoma City, OK	1.2 mi	(405) 839-7100
Trinity Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	1.2 mi	(405) 594-9990
Enhabit Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	1.2 mi	(405) 735-5121
Acg Hospice Ii	Oklahoma City, OK	1.9 mi	(405) 242-2788
Choice Health At Home - Oklahoma City Hospice	Edmond, OK	1.9 mi	(405) 840-7775

Nursing homes near Nichols Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northwest Nursing Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(405) 842-6601
Tuscany Village Nursing Center	Oklahoma City, OK	2.1 mi	1 of 5	137	(405) 286-0835
The Lodge At Brookline	Oklahoma City, OK	2.1 mi	2 of 5	132	(405) 251-2847
The Wilshire Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Oklahoma City, OK	2.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(405) 478-0531

Straight-line miles from the center of Nichols Hills. 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 Nichols Hills

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 9% of the $13,073 monthly median income of Nichols Hills 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 Nichols Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Nichols Hills?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Nichols Hills ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice-Oklahoma, L.L.C., Trinity Hospice, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Nichols Hills?

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 9% of the $13,073 monthly median income of Nichols Hills 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 Nichols Hills. 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 Nichols Hills, OK