Respite Care in Perkins, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perkins, OK: the local picture

468

residents 65 or older (14% of Perkins)

41%

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

19%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perkins ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perkins live with someone: 41% 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 91 Perkins residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (35% in Payne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Perkins compared with Payne County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Perkins	Payne County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,405	$49,887	—

Older residents in towns around Perkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stillwater, OK	11 mi	5,127	37%
Cushing, OK	15 mi	1,343	48%
Chandler, OK	21 mi	491	48%
Guthrie, OK	22 mi	2,296	38%
Stroud, OK	26 mi	432	34%
Perry, OK	26 mi	784	61%

Hospices serving Perkins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stillwater Medical At Home	Stillwater, OK	8.8 mi	(405) 533-4500
Companion Hospice, L.L.C.	Guthrie, OK	25 mi	(405) 293-9000
Traditions Health Of Edmond	Edmond, OK	34 mi	(888) 819-2119
Caring Hearts Hospice Inc	Edmond, OK	35 mi	(405) 849-6111
Refuge Care Hospice	Bristow, OK	38 mi	(877) 914-2273

Nursing homes near Perkins (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stillwater Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Stillwater, OK	9.1 mi	2 of 5	112	(405) 372-1000
Westhaven Nursing Home	Stillwater, OK	9.4 mi	3 of 5	125	(405) 743-1140
Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts	Cushing, OK	16 mi	2 of 5	67	(918) 225-2220
Chandler Therapy & Living Center LLC	Chandler, OK	20 mi	2 of 5	76	(405) 785-7486

Straight-line miles from the center of Perkins. 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 Perkins

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 49% of the $2,367 monthly median income of Perkins 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 Perkins: common questions

Which hospices serve Perkins?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Perkins ZIP codes, including Stillwater Medical At Home, Companion Hospice, L.L.C., Traditions Health Of Edmond.

How much does respite care cost in Perkins?

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 49% of the $2,367 monthly median income of Perkins 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 Perkins. 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.

More near Perkins

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Other care in Perkins

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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 Perkins, OK