Respite Care in Slaughterville, OK for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Slaughterville, OK: the local picture

833

residents 65 or older (20% of Slaughterville)

85%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Cleveland County)

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Slaughterville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Slaughterville live with someone: 85% 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 443 Slaughterville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (38% in Cleveland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Slaughterville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Slaughterville compared with Cleveland County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Slaughterville	Cleveland County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	8.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$121,563	$63,755	—

Older residents in towns around Slaughterville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Noble, OK	5.7 mi	1,294	49%
Purcell, OK	7.1 mi	1,121	55%
Norman, OK	11 mi	19,027	37%
Goldsby, OK	12 mi	461	52%
Moore, OK	19 mi	8,416	45%
Bethel Acres, OK	20 mi	554	32%

Hospices serving Slaughterville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By Loving Care	Noble, OK	4.6 mi	(405) 872-1515
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice	Norman, OK	13 mi	(405) 928-9900
Lifespring Hospice	Norman, OK	13 mi	(405) 329-4545
Frontier Hospice	Norman, OK	13 mi	(405) 789-2913
Traditions Health Of Chickasha	Norman, OK	13 mi	(405) 330-2300

Nursing homes near Slaughterville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Broadway Living Center	Lexington, OK	6.4 mi	4 of 5	101	(405) 527-6519
Lexington Nursing Home, Inc.	Lexington, OK	6.5 mi	5 of 5	70	(405) 527-6531
Purcell Care Center	Purcell, OK	6.9 mi	4 of 5	105	(405) 527-7798
Sunset Estates Of Purcell	Purcell, OK	6.9 mi	4 of 5	69	(405) 527-2122

Straight-line miles from the center of Slaughterville. 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 Slaughterville

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 11% of the $10,130 monthly median income of Slaughterville 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 Slaughterville: common questions

Which hospices serve Slaughterville?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Slaughterville ZIP codes, including Hospice By Loving Care, A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice, Lifespring Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Slaughterville?

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 11% of the $10,130 monthly median income of Slaughterville 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 Slaughterville. 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 Slaughterville, OK