Respite Care in Skiatook, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Skiatook, OK: the local picture

1,473

residents 65 or older (17% of Skiatook)

73%

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

51%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Skiatook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Skiatook live with someone: 73% 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 739 Skiatook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (35% in Tulsa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Skiatook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Skiatook compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Skiatook	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,943	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Skiatook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Collinsville, OK	4.9 mi	1,129	40%
Turley, OK	7.0 mi	488	45%
Owasso, OK	7.4 mi	5,126	38%
Catoosa, OK	15 mi	1,046	42%
Tulsa, OK	15 mi	63,340	35%
Verdigris, OK	17 mi	628	30%

Hospices serving Skiatook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Millennium Hospice, Inc	Tulsa, OK	15 mi	(918) 740-0244
Suncrest Hospice	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 221-6366
Compassus - Owasso	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 770-7687
Cura-Hpc, LLC	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 994-4807
Elara Caring Xiv	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 683-9400

Nursing homes near Skiatook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skiatook Nursing Home,LLC	Skiatook, OK	3.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(918) 396-2149
North County Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Collinsville, OK	5.3 mi	2 of 5	119	(918) 371-2545
Sequoyah Pointe Living Center	Owasso, OK	7.0 mi	4 of 5	92	(918) 272-5151
The Highlands At Owasso	Owasso, OK	7.0 mi	2 of 5	105	(918) 928-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Skiatook. 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 Skiatook

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 37% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Skiatook 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 Skiatook: common questions

Which hospices serve Skiatook?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Skiatook ZIP codes, including Millennium Hospice, Inc, Suncrest Hospice, Compassus - Owasso.

How much does respite care cost in Skiatook?

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 37% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Skiatook 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 Skiatook. 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 Skiatook, OK