Respite Care in Pauls Valley, OK for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pauls Valley, OK: the local picture

1,156

residents 65 or older (19% of Pauls Valley)

56%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Garvin County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pauls Valley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pauls Valley live with someone: 56% 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 485 Pauls Valley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (36% in Garvin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Pauls Valley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pauls Valley compared with Garvin County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pauls Valley	Garvin County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,332	$49,924	—

Older residents in towns around Pauls Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Davis, OK	20 mi	549	48%
Sulphur, OK	20 mi	913	37%
Purcell, OK	23 mi	1,121	55%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	45%
Slaughterville, OK	27 mi	833	53%
Noble, OK	31 mi	1,294	49%

Hospices serving Pauls Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By Loving Care	Noble, OK	31 mi	(405) 872-1515
Halo Hospice	Ada, OK	31 mi	(580) 332-8009
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	31 mi	(580) 322-8613
Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice	Ada, OK	31 mi	(580) 332-6900
Traditions Health Of Chickasha	Norman, OK	38 mi	(405) 330-2300

Nursing homes near Pauls Valley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pauls Valley Care Center	Pauls Valley, OK	1.2 mi	2 of 5	71	(405) 238-6411
Washita Valley Living Center	Pauls Valley, OK	2.3 mi	4 of 5	109	(405) 238-5528
Burford Manor	Davis, OK	16 mi	2 of 5	73	(580) 369-2653
Callaway Nursing Home	Sulphur, OK	18 mi	1 of 5	86	(580) 622-2416

Straight-line miles from the center of Pauls Valley. 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 Pauls Valley

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 29% of the $3,944 monthly median income of Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley: common questions

Which hospices serve Pauls Valley?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Pauls Valley ZIP codes, including Hospice By Loving Care, Halo Hospice, Elara Caring Xxiii.

How much does respite care cost in Pauls Valley?

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 29% of the $3,944 monthly median income of Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley. 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 Pauls Valley, OK