Respite Care in Owasso, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Owasso, OK: the local picture

5,126

residents 65 or older (13% of Owasso)

62%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Tulsa County)

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Owasso ZIP codes

Most older adults in Owasso live with someone: 62% 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 1,913 Owasso residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Tulsa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Owasso ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Owasso compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Owasso	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	6.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,412	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Owasso

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Collinsville, OK	5.9 mi	1,129	40%
Skiatook, OK	7.4 mi	1,473	51%
Turley, OK	7.8 mi	488	45%
Catoosa, OK	8.2 mi	1,046	42%
Verdigris, OK	10 mi	628	30%
Tulsa, OK	12 mi	63,340	35%

Hospices serving Owasso

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Millennium Hospice, Inc	Tulsa, OK	9.8 mi	(918) 740-0244
Monarch Hospice Of Oklahoma LLC	Tulsa, OK	12 mi	(539) 202-1500
Suncrest Hospice	Tulsa, OK	14 mi	(918) 221-6366
Compassus - Owasso	Tulsa, OK	14 mi	(918) 770-7687
Hospice Of Green Country, Inc.	Tulsa, OK	14 mi	(918) 747-2273

Nursing homes near Owasso (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sequoyah Pointe Living Center	Owasso, OK	1.0 mi	4 of 5	92	(918) 272-5151
The Highlands At Owasso	Owasso, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	105	(918) 928-4800
Baptist Village Of Owasso	Owasso, OK	1.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(918) 272-8007
North County Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Collinsville, OK	5.5 mi	2 of 5	119	(918) 371-2545

Straight-line miles from the center of Owasso. 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 Owasso

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 27% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Owasso 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 Owasso: common questions

Which hospices serve Owasso?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Owasso ZIP codes, including Millennium Hospice, Inc, Monarch Hospice Of Oklahoma LLC, Suncrest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Owasso?

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 27% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Owasso 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 Owasso. 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 Owasso, OK