Oklahoma Assisted Living

Oklahoma often gets bypassed by its much larger neighbor to the south, Texas, which is one of the top destinations for seniors in the United States.

Surprising to some, Oklahoma has similar weather to Texas and many of the same appeals for senior housing, along with affordable prices.

Oklahoma is far more rural than Texas, at least the southern half, with many small communities that are filled with friendly and caring people. The attitude reflects well on the personality of different assisted living facilities throughout Oklahoma state, where residents can always expect to receive high quality treatment and caring staff.

Oklahoma is spread out with opportunities to experience the culture of some decent size cities like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, or Norman, or indulge in outdoor recreational opportunities outside the city lights.

Oklahoma Assisted Living - Cost

Oklahoma offers very competitive rates when compared to other places in the United States for assisted living. It is not uncommon to find senior living in Oklahoma that is well under $3,000 per month, which is saying a lot.

The national average is $3,700 to $4,000 per month, so Oklahoma is far more affordable than many others states in the nation, including practically every part of the east and west coast.

The communities of Lawton ($2,020 per month), Duncan ($2,570 per month), Bethany ($2,770 per month), Elk City ($2,785 per month) and Altus ($2,855 per month) have some of the cheapest medians in the state for assisted living and housing.

Meanwhile, the cities of Norman ($4,035 per month), Bartlesville ($3,835 per month), Claremore ($3,745 per month) and Tulsa ($3,720 per month) are statistically some of the highest priced for assisted living.

The state of Oklahoma features the Advantage Program Waiver through the state’s Medicaid system for assisted living. Residents can also get financial aid through the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care program.

Various Types of Assisted Living in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Department of Health oversees the management and licensing of assisted living centers, adult day care centers, residential care homes, continuing care facilities, and specialized facilities for individuals with disabilities or Alzheimer’s.

Long-term living is often broken down into two categories: assisted living centers and residential care homes. Assisted living centers in Oklahoma are homes for two or more persons who by choice request personal care assistance or nursing supervision.

Residential care homes in Oklahoma are facilities that provide accommodations and supportive assistance for seniors. They are less hands-on and assume the resident can manage their own affairs and may not routinely require intermediate care.

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