Respite Care in Wagoner, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wagoner, OK: the local picture

1,390

residents 65 or older (17% of Wagoner)

75%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wagoner County)

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wagoner ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wagoner live with someone: 75% 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 697 Wagoner residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (41% in Wagoner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 34 hospices serving Wagoner ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wagoner compared with Wagoner County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Wagoner	Wagoner County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	2.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,067	$61,508	—

Older residents in towns around Wagoner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Gibson, OK	14 mi	641	40%
Muskogee, OK	15 mi	5,855	47%
Coweta, OK	16 mi	1,514	45%
Tahlequah, OK	23 mi	2,697	51%
Broken Arrow, OK	23 mi	18,896	30%
Pryor Creek, OK	23 mi	1,580	51%

Hospices serving Wagoner

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Hospice Ii	Wagoner, OK	1.5 mi	(918) 485-0079
Compassus - Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	16 mi	(918) 683-1582
Complete Hospice Care	Muskogee, OK	19 mi	(918) 681-4998
Seasons Hospice	Muskogee, OK	19 mi	(918) 910-5018
Hospice Of The Cherokee	Tahlequah, OK	23 mi	(918) 458-5080

Nursing homes near Wagoner (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wagoner Health & Rehab	Wagoner, OK	0.7 mi	2 of 5	117	(918) 485-2203
Fort Gibson Care & Rehab Center	Fort Gibson, OK	14 mi	3 of 5	66	(918) 478-2456
Brentwood Extended Care & Rehab	Muskogee, OK	14 mi	1 of 5	90	(918) 683-8070
Coweta Care & Rehab Center	Coweta, OK	15 mi	4 of 5	100	(918) 559-2006

Straight-line miles from the center of Wagoner. 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 Wagoner

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 27% of the $4,256 monthly median income of Wagoner 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 Wagoner: common questions

Which hospices serve Wagoner?

Medicare lists 34 hospices for Wagoner ZIP codes, including Emerald Hospice Ii, Compassus - Muskogee, Complete Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Wagoner?

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 27% of the $4,256 monthly median income of Wagoner 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 Wagoner. 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 Wagoner

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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 Wagoner, OK