Respite Care in Pawhuska, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pawhuska, OK: the local picture

539

residents 65 or older (18% of Pawhuska)

52%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Osage County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pawhuska ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pawhuska live with someone: 52% 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 264 Pawhuska residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (41% in Osage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Pawhuska ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pawhuska compared with Osage County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pawhuska	Osage County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,833	$47,622	—

Older residents in towns around Pawhuska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hominy, OK	17 mi	478	49%
Bartlesville, OK	22 mi	7,176	36%
Dewey, OK	24 mi	704	53%
Cleveland, OK	26 mi	616	68%
Skiatook, OK	31 mi	1,473	51%
Collinsville, OK	33 mi	1,129	40%

Hospices serving Pawhuska

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa	Bartlesville, OK	20 mi	(918) 213-4973
Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	(918) 331-0003
Rivercross Healthcare	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	(918) 622-9281
Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma, Inc.	Ponca City, OK	42 mi	(580) 762-9102
Traditions Health Of Tulsa	Tulsa, OK	45 mi	(888) 819-2119

Nursing homes near Pawhuska (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnsdall Nursing Home	Barnsdall, OK	12 mi	2 of 5	40	(918) 847-2572
Medicalodges Dewey	Dewey, OK	22 mi	5 of 5	58	(918) 534-2848
Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	1 of 5	119	(918) 333-9545
Fairfax Behavioral Health & Memory Care Community	Fairfax, OK	23 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 642-3234

Straight-line miles from the center of Pawhuska. 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 Pawhuska

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 32% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska: common questions

Which hospices serve Pawhuska?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Pawhuska ZIP codes, including Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa, Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC, Rivercross Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Pawhuska?

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 32% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska. 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 Pawhuska, OK