Respite Care in Tulsa, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tulsa, OK: the local picture

63,340

residents 65 or older (15% of Tulsa)

64%

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

35%

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

60

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tulsa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tulsa live with someone: 64% 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 21,573 Tulsa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Tulsa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 60 hospices serving Tulsa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tulsa compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Tulsa	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,557	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Tulsa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Catoosa, OK	8.2 mi	1,046	42%
Turley, OK	9.0 mi	488	45%
Broken Arrow, OK	9.3 mi	18,896	30%
Jenks, OK	9.8 mi	2,773	27%
Owasso, OK	12 mi	5,126	38%
Bixby, OK	13 mi	3,897	31%

Hospices serving Tulsa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Xiv	Tulsa, OK	2.4 mi	(918) 683-9400
Gentiva X	Tulsa, OK	2.4 mi	(918) 493-4930
Amedisys Hospice	Tulsa, OK	2.4 mi	(918) 236-4866
Suncrest Hospice	Tulsa, OK	2.4 mi	(918) 221-6366
Compassus - Owasso	Tulsa, OK	2.4 mi	(918) 770-7687

Nursing homes near Tulsa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Care Center Tulsa	Tulsa, OK	0.9 mi	1 of 5	118	(918) 628-0932
Gracewood Health & Rehab	Tulsa, OK	1.2 mi	2 of 5	121	(918) 622-3430
Trinity Woods, Inc.	Tulsa, OK	1.7 mi	5 of 5	84	(918) 743-2565
Oklahoma Memory Care Institute	Tulsa, OK	2.1 mi	2 of 5	56	(918) 203-0606

Straight-line miles from the center of Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

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 25% of the $4,630 monthly median income of Tulsa 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 Tulsa: common questions

Which hospices serve Tulsa?

Medicare lists 60 hospices for Tulsa ZIP codes, including Elara Caring Xiv, Gentiva X, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tulsa?

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 25% of the $4,630 monthly median income of Tulsa 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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

More senior care near Tulsa

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Other care in Tulsa

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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 Tulsa, OK