Respite Care in Roland, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Roland, OK: the local picture

411

residents 65 or older (11% of Roland)

69%

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

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (54% in Sequoyah County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Roland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Roland 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 214 Roland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (58%) (54% in Sequoyah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Roland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Roland compared with Sequoyah County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Roland	Sequoyah County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	54%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,439	$38,681	—

Older residents in towns around Roland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Muldrow, OK	5.1 mi	509	53%
Fort Smith, AR	8.9 mi	14,381	43%
Van Buren, AR	9.1 mi	4,133	40%
Pocola, OK	11 mi	924	46%
Barling, AR	14 mi	990	42%
Sallisaw, OK	17 mi	1,509	54%

Hospices serving Roland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Fort Smith, AR	6.4 mi	(479) 783-5550
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Fort Smith, AR	8.8 mi	(479) 494-0100
Mercy Hospice	Fort Smith, AR	8.8 mi	(479) 314-1150
Elara Caring Xi	Sallisaw, OK	16 mi	(918) 775-9500
Cura-Hpc Eastok, LLC	Sallisaw, OK	16 mi	(918) 571-9920

Nursing homes near Roland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sequoyah East Nursing Center, LLC	Roland, OK	0.8 mi	1 of 5	80	(918) 427-7401
Riverside Health Services	Arkoma, OK	5.9 mi	1 of 5	56	(918) 875-3107
The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center	Fort Smith, AR	7.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(479) 646-3454
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Smith, AR	7.5 mi	2 of 5	115	(479) 783-3101

Straight-line miles from the center of Roland. 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 Roland

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 39% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Roland 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 Roland: common questions

Which hospices serve Roland?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Roland ZIP codes, including Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc, Heart Of Hospice, LLC, Mercy Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Roland?

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 39% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Roland 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 Roland. 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 Roland

More senior care near Roland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Roland

More for Roland families

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 Roland, OK