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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bartlesville, OK for 2024

Noted for its stunning architecture, rich history and cultural amenities, Bartlesville offers an engaging environment for retirement. It has a large senior community that accounts for nearly a fifth of its 37,000 residents, promoting the need for high-quality residential care options. Its low cost of living makes residing in this city sustainable long-term for many seniors, and modest crime rates and warm weather appeal to many active retirees.

Bartlesville is among the most affordable places in the nation to obtain assisted living, with local residential facilities charging approximately $3,855 per month for care. This is consistent with Oklahoma’s norm, and it’s hundreds of dollars below the national average of $4,500. Assisted living is ideal for older adults who are largely independent but want a helping hand available to them throughout the day. This long-term care option includes comfortable housing, with many facilities featuring apartment-style living, individualized care plans, housekeeping and linen services and three meals daily.

This guide provides more information about assisted living in Bartlesville, including how local care costs compare to rates in neighboring cities and ways local seniors pay for services. It also highlights rules facilities follow to ensure consistently high-quality care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bartlesville

The Oklahoma State Department of Health oversees and licenses assisted living facilities in Bartlesville and the rest of the state. To ensure a high standard of care for residents, it conducts annual inspections of every facility, follows up on noncompliance with state-mandated rules and investigates complaints filed against facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bartlesville

  • On a cost of living index based on a national norm of 100, Bartlesville scores 78.6. This indicates that local care costs are over 20% lower than in a typical U.S. city, which may make living here financially feasible for those with limited financial resources.
  • Seniors in Bartlesville don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, and they can claim a $10,000 deduction to reduce what they pay in property taxes for other types of retirement income. Although property taxes in this city are low, sales taxes are very high, but transitioning to residential care may help seniors spend less on food and household staples.   
  • On a 100-point crime index, Bartlesville rates 16.1 for violent crime and 40.2 for property crime, compared to the respective nationwide scores of 22.7 and 35.4. The most recent data available from the FBI reflects this, showing that violent crime happens at a much lower rate in Bartlesville than in the state and nation as a whole, but property crime is relatively prevalent. This may make assisted living a good alternative to living alone for seniors concerned about criminal activity.
  • On a 10-point comfort index that assigns higher scores to communities with more favorable weather, Bartlesville scores 6.1 compared to the national rating of 7.8. The city is penalized for its very warm summers, which have daytime temperatures in the 90s. However, the spring and fall months are comfortable and winters are mild with highs in the mid-40s. To help residents stay comfortable throughout the year, assisted living facilities typically organize indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Health care costs in Bartlesville come in about 15% over national norms and there are only 162 physicians per capita compared to the national average of 210. However, Ascension St. John Jane Phillips, a general medical and surgical facility, is located in Bartlesville proper, offering access to a range of health services. Assisted living facilities also typically have visiting physicians to ensure prompt attention to residents’ medical needs.

Paying for Assisted Living in Bartlesville

Assisted living facilities in Bartlesville charge $3,855 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Bartlesville, assisted living residents pay $3,855 per month for housing and care, which is equal to the state average but about $650 lower than the national median. In Enid, care costs are a little higher at $3,980, and in Oklahoma City, care costs exceed Bartlesville’s norm by nearly $1,000. Seniors may save a few hundred dollars per month by opting for care in Lawton, where assisted living facilities charge $3,561 for services. Across state lines in Texarkana, TX, rates are much lower than in Bartlesville at $2,770.

Bartlesville

$3,855

Oklahoma

$3,855

United States

$4,500

Enid

$3,980

Oklahoma City

$4,800

Lawton

$3,561

Texarkana, TX

$2,770

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Bartlesville seniors pay $3,855 per month for assisted living, making this among the more affordable local long-term care options. Rates are hundreds of dollars less than in-home care and home health care costs, which average $4,767, and they offer significant monthly savings over the cost of nursing home care, which averages $5,323. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include residential services, is more affordable at $1,517 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$3,855

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,323

Note: Data for Bartlesville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tulsa, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bartlesville

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Bartlesville

In Bartlesville, seniors seeking long-term care options have access to several programs and agencies that can help them navigate the system and make informed decisions. Through the following resources, older adults can connect with local recreational activities, obtain referrals for community-based financial and legal aid and determine what to do if they experience problems in assisted living facilities. The table also highlights resources for older veterans.

ResourceContactService
Bartlesville 55+ Activity Center(918) 335-3400The 55+ Activity Center is a nonprofit organization that hosts social and recreational activities for seniors. At this senior center, visitors can participate in table games, age-friendly exercise programs and line dancing. The center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon.
Area Agency on Aging(800) 482-4594The Area Agency on Aging has information specialists who listen to seniors’ needs and refer them to local services and programs, such as free legal aid, prescription drug assistance and durable medical equipment loans. The agency also provides direct services, such as transportation and congregate meals.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma(888) 534-5243Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma specializes in helping older adults navigate civil legal issues, such as assigning powers of attorney, applying for public benefits and determining eligibility for veterans’ benefits. The office can also help older adults understand assisted living contracts and their options for paying for care.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(405) 521-2281The long-term care ombudsman can help seniors compare assisted living facilities in Bartlesville to find the one that best fits their budgets and lifestyle goals. The ombudsman can also explain residents’ rights, move-in and move-out procedures and billing statements, and they can represent seniors’ interests in unfair circumstances.
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs(855) 701-6382The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs has advisors who screen veterans for eligibility for veterans’ home placement and benefits, such as Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and pension benefits. The department can also help veterans find supportive resources in the community, such as nonemergency medical transportation.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bartlesville

Bartlesville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Oklahoma are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Oklahoma

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