Respite Care in Stigler, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stigler, OK: the local picture

490

residents 65 or older (18% of Stigler)

57%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Haskell County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stigler ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stigler live with someone: 57% 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 147 Stigler residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (43% in Haskell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Stigler compared with Haskell County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Stigler	Haskell County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	20%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.5%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,813	$39,167	—

Older residents in towns around Stigler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sallisaw, OK	22 mi	1,509	54%
Longtown, OK	23 mi	1,111	48%
Wilburton, OK	26 mi	359	48%
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	47%
Checotah, OK	28 mi	641	53%
Muldrow, OK	31 mi	509	53%

Hospices serving Stigler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sans Bois Hospice, LLC	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	(918) 967-1002
Oldham Hospice Services LLC	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	(918) 552-8066
Northeastern Health System Sequoyah	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	(918) 774-1171
Elara Caring Xi	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	(918) 775-9500
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Poteau, OK	32 mi	(918) 647-7008

Nursing homes near Stigler (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stigler Nursing & Rehab	Stigler, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(918) 967-3381
Countryside Estates	Warner, OK	18 mi	2 of 5	111	(918) 463-5143
Community Health Care Of Gore	Gore, OK	19 mi	1 of 5	70	(918) 489-2299
Vian Nursing & Rehab, LLC	Vian, OK	19 mi	3 of 5	133	(918) 773-5258

Straight-line miles from the center of Stigler. 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 Stigler

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 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler 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 Stigler: common questions

Which hospices serve Stigler?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Stigler ZIP codes, including Sans Bois Hospice, LLC, Oldham Hospice Services LLC, Northeastern Health System Sequoyah.

How much does respite care cost in Stigler?

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 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler 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 Stigler. 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 Stigler, OK