Respite Care in Spencer, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Spencer, OK: the local picture

929

residents 65 or older (24% of Spencer)

54%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Oklahoma County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Spencer ZIP codes

Most older adults in Spencer live with someone: 54% 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 465 Spencer residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (37% in Oklahoma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Spencer ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Spencer compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Spencer	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,404	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Spencer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Nicoma Park, OK	3.0 mi	386	28%
Midwest City, OK	3.6 mi	10,131	41%
Del City, OK	5.8 mi	3,352	49%
Choctaw, OK	6.0 mi	2,092	43%
Jones, OK	6.0 mi	499	49%
Oklahoma City, OK	8.5 mi	94,115	37%

Hospices serving Spencer

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Signature Hospice LLC	Midwest City, OK	3.8 mi	(405) 446-0103
Cura-Hpc Edmond	Oklahoma City, OK	7.3 mi	(405) 906-3880
Emerald Hospice I	Edmond, OK	8.4 mi	(405) 285-8787
Ssm Health At Home Hospice - Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	8.4 mi	(405) 231-3755
Valir Hospice Care, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	8.8 mi	(405) 609-3636

Nursing homes near Spencer (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midwest City Post Acute & Rehab	Midwest City, OK	3.2 mi	1 of 5	106	(405) 737-8200
Emerald Care Center Midwest	Midwest City, OK	3.4 mi	2 of 5	116	(405) 737-6601
Sienna Extended Care & Rehab	Midwest City, OK	4.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(405) 869-0700
Cross Timbers Nursing And Rehabilitation	Midwest City, OK	4.9 mi	4 of 5	187	(405) 251-9988

Straight-line miles from the center of Spencer. 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 Spencer

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 33% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Spencer 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 Spencer: common questions

Which hospices serve Spencer?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Spencer ZIP codes, including Signature Hospice LLC, Cura-Hpc Edmond, Emerald Hospice I.

How much does respite care cost in Spencer?

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 33% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Spencer 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 Spencer. 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 Spencer

More senior care near Spencer

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Spencer

More for Spencer 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 Spencer, OK