Assisted Living Facilities in Altus, OK

To help you with your search, browse the 51 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Altus. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Altus 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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A city in southwest Oklahoma, Altus is home to just over 18,700 people, and approximately 2,400 of them are senior citizens. The city is the site of the Museum of the Western Prairie, where seniors can learn about Oklahoma’s history.

To care for the city’s large senior population as they age, there are two assisted living facilities in Altus. The state’s Long Term Care Service is responsible for licensing and inspecting these assisted living facilities, as well as facilities throughout Oklahoma.

• Altus is much sunnier than the national average. The city receives a whopping 246 sunny days per year, almost six weeks more than the U.S. average of 205. Precipitation, such as rain and snow, only falls 67 days per year, so seniors who enjoy golf and other sports will have plenty of opportunities to get outside. 
• Nationally, the violent crime rate is 4 per 1,000 residents, and statewide, it’s 4.56 per 1,000 residents. At only 2.81 per 1,000 residents, Altus’ violent crime rate is significantly lower than both of these averages. For seniors from areas of higher crime, Altus may be an appealing place to retire.
• Seniors who retire in Altus may notice some savings at tax time, and these savings may help pay for assisted living costs. The state doesn’t tax seniors’ Social Security benefits. For other types of retirement income, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, a pension exemption of up to $10,000 per person is available. 
• Altus has an array of community resources for seniors, including the WODA Area Agency on Aging, an organization that provides legal advice, financial assistance, health screenings and other services to seniors, as well as one senior center.
• On weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., seniors can use Southwest Transit’s demand-response service to get around the city. For residents’ convenience, some assisted living facilities may provide their own transportation services.
• The Altus area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Jackson County Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Altus start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Altus and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.