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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bixby, OK for 2024

Located less than 30 minutes outside of Tulsa and just steps away from the Arkansas River, Bixby can be a great retirement option for seniors seeking the peace and quiet of country living. Nearly 28,000 people call this small city home, and about 14% of them are seniors aged 65 and above. Bixby is known for its affordable housing, mild winter weather and very safe neighborhoods, with crime rates much lower than other cities in Oklahoma.

Assisted living includes supervision, certain medical services and help with a senior’s activities of daily living. In Bixby, assisted living costs an average of $4,519, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. That’s more expensive than the national average of $4,300 and the state average of $3,750; fortunately, Oklahoma has several programs and Medicaid waivers that can make assisted living more affordable for people of limited financial means.

This guide covers the benefits and drawbacks of living in Bixby, a cost comparison of assisted living in other Oklahoma cities, the cost of other types of long-term care and several resources seniors may find useful.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bixby

In Bixby, assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A full list of long-term care rules and regulations is available on its website.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bixby

  • The closest hospitals to Bixby can be found in nearby Tulsa. These include Ascension St. John Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital, which was rated as the best hospital in Oklahoma by U.S. News and World Report. It’s also highly rated in five procedures, including knee replacement, colon cancer surgery and the treatment of COPD.
  • Public transportation options are limited in Bixby. Physically disabled residents may be able to schedule low-cost door-to-door transportation via Tulsa Transit.
  • Compared to the national cost of living index (100), living in Bixby is slightly cheaper at 96.5. The median home cost in the city is $203,100, about $28,000 less than the median cost nationwide. While health care (109.5) is more expensive, groceries (99.3), utilities (99.8) and transportation (96) are all cheaper than average.
  • The very low violent crime and property crime rates in Bixby can give its residents peace of mind. The violent crime rate is only 1.07, compared to Oklahoma’s 4.3 and a national median of four. Oklahoma has a high property crime rate (28.5) compared to the national median (21), but the rate in Bixby is much lower at 14.4.
  • Oklahoma offers seniors several tax breaks that can help keep money in their pockets. It doesn’t tax Social Security benefits, and seniors are able to deduct up to $10,000 of other types of retirement income. Additionally, retirees are eligible for a property tax freeze if their household income is below a certain amount. However, residents pay sales tax on clothing and groceries, and combined local and state sales rates are among the highest in the country at 8.95%.
  • Winters can be cold in Bixby, but the city gets an average of just 5 inches of snow annually compared to the U.S. average of 28. The average high temperature in July is 93 degrees; in January, the average low is 26.

Paying for Assisted Living in Bixby

Seniors in Bixby pay an average of $4,519 monthly for assisted living. This is $219 more than the national average and $769 more than the average for Oklahoma overall.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $4,519, Bixby is one of the priciest places for assisted living in the state. In central Oklahoma, the capital of Oklahoma City costs $3,900, or about $620 less. Prices go down further in Lawton, where seniors pay $3,490. The cheapest city for assisted living is Enid, located in the northern part of the state. Retirees here pay only $2,960 monthly for care.

Bixby

$4,519

Oklahoma

$3,750

The United States

$4,300

Oklahoma City

$3,900

Lawton

$3,490

Enid

$2,960

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Bixby have several other options for long-term care. Homemaker services, which allows retirees to receive care in their own home, costs about $250 more than assisted living at $4,767. Home health aides are priced the same, even though it includes some medical services that regular home care doesn’t. The least expensive is adult day health care, priced at an average of $1,517, which can be a good choice for people who only need daytime supervision. Nursing home care is the costliest, with a semiprivate room averaging $5,323 and a private room at $6,083.

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,519

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,323

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$6,083

 Note: Care cost data for Bixby was not available, so data for the closest city, Tulsa, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bixby

Oklahoma provides financial assistance with assisted living through a variety of Medicaid Waiver programs. For example, the OK Sooner Services program is available for senior citizens 65 years of age and older.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bixby

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 Assisted Living Resources in Bixby

In the Bixby area, seniors can find several government agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping people in assisted living. Resources available to retirees include benefits counseling, legal aid, assistance for veterans and many more.

ResourceContactService
INCOG Area Agency on Aging(918) 579-9477INCOG is the dedicated Area Agency on Aging for Tulsa, Creek and Osage Counties. Its services include information about local resources, nutrition education, transportation and in-home support. Through INCOG, seniors can reach their long-term care ombudsman regarding assisted living facility concerns and complaints.
Tulsa Vet Center(918) 628-2760The Vet Center serves former military members who live in Bixby and other cities throughout Tulsa County. Seniors can find answers to questions about benefits they might be eligible for, such as disability compensation, and get help with the application process. It also provides counseling for bereavement and trauma, substance abuse assessments and referrals, veteran employment assistance and community outreach programs.
LIFE Senior Services(918) 744-6760LIFE operates two senior centers in Tulsa, where Bixby residents can find social events, exercise classes, wellness screenings and opportunities to volunteer. It offers a tax assistance program that helps with preparation and filing, which is free for low-income seniors aged 60 and up. LIFE also runs the PACE program for Tulsa-area residents. PACE provides low-cost personal care, medical services, meals and transportation for seniors who live at home.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma(918) 308-5295LASO’s OK-SPLASH program provides free legal advice, education and advocacy for people ages 60 and above. Through the program, lawyers can answer questions about estate planning, wills, powers of attorney and assisted living facility rights. Its taxpayer clinic provides help with IRS audits, liens, levies and Earned Income Credit denials. Seniors will need to meet income eligibility limits to qualify for all services.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bixby

Bixby-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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 Bixby

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