Respite Care in Nicoma Park, OK for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nicoma Park, OK: the local picture

386

residents 65 or older (15% of Nicoma Park)

69%

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

28%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nicoma Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nicoma Park live with someone: 69% 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 109 Nicoma Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (37% in Oklahoma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Nicoma Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nicoma Park compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Nicoma Park	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,545	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Nicoma Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Spencer, OK	3.0 mi	929	51%
Choctaw, OK	3.1 mi	2,092	43%
Midwest City, OK	3.6 mi	10,131	41%
Jones, OK	5.5 mi	499	49%
Del City, OK	7.2 mi	3,352	49%
Harrah, OK	8.1 mi	1,043	36%

Hospices serving Nicoma Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ssm Health At Home Hospice - Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	11 mi	(405) 231-3755
Caring Hearts Hospice Inc	Edmond, OK	12 mi	(405) 849-6111
Bristol Hospice-Oklahoma, L.L.C.	Oklahoma City, OK	14 mi	(405) 839-7100
Complete Hospice Care Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	14 mi	(405) 879-3470

Nursing homes near Nicoma Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midwest City Post Acute & Rehab	Midwest City, OK	4.0 mi	1 of 5	106	(405) 737-8200
Sienna Extended Care & Rehab	Midwest City, OK	4.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(405) 869-0700
Emerald Care Center Midwest	Midwest City, OK	4.3 mi	2 of 5	116	(405) 737-6601
Oak Hills Living Center	Jones, OK	5.2 mi	1 of 5	160	(405) 400-2295

Straight-line miles from the center of Nicoma Park. 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 Nicoma Park

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 31% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Nicoma Park 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 Nicoma Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Nicoma Park?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Nicoma Park ZIP codes, including Ssm Health At Home Hospice - Oklahoma, Caring Hearts Hospice Inc, Bristol Hospice-Oklahoma, L.L.C..

How much does respite care cost in Nicoma Park?

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 31% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Nicoma Park 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 Nicoma Park. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Nicoma Park, OK