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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Duncan, OK for 2024

 

Duncan serves as the seat of Stephens County and houses a range of resources, such as government offices, a senior center and the Area Agency on Aging’s office. The city has a large senior population that makes up a fifth of the 23,000 residents, which it accommodates through retiree-friendly tax laws, public transportation services and access to major hospitals. 

Along with these amenities, Duncan serves its older population through access to several assisted living communities. These residential facilities foster maintenance-free living through daily dining services, regular housekeeping and trash removal and individualized care plans with nonmedical custodial services. They also host recreational activities and programs throughout the week and have indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can relax, visit with friends and family members and participate in group activities and classes. Rates vary depending on a facility’s amenities, but on average, seniors in Duncan pay $3,561 per month for care. This is lower than Oklahoma’s average of $3,855 and the national norm of $4,500.

This guide provides a closer look at assisted living in Duncan, including a breakdown of how assisted living costs compare to local and regional alternatives. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Duncan

Assisted living facilities in Duncan follow the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s rules for licensure and operation. This department sets parameters on the scope of services assisted living facilities can provide and has minimum requirements for housing, nutrition and care services. To ensure a consistent standard of care, the department conducts annual site surveys and investigates complaints.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Duncan

 

  • Oklahoma has a $10,000 deduction for retirement income, and it completely exempts Social Security benefits from taxation. This may leave more money in the bank and help some seniors afford assisted living expenses in Duncan.
  • Duncan Regional Hospital is a 145-bed nonprofit hospital in the city proper. It has a team of 185 doctors and specialists and provides a full range of medical services, including cancer care, orthopedics and family medicine. To further promote access to care, many assisted living facilities provide nonemergency medical transportation to this hospital, as well as local clinics and pharmacies.
  • Duncan’s crime rate comes in at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is high compared to all U.S. communities, including those with similar population sizes. Property and violent crime both occur at a high rate here compared to national norms, which may make assisted living an appealing alternative to living alone.
  • Duncan has mild winters and warm summers, with average temperatures ranging from lows of 27 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to highs of 94 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Residents experience about 241 sunny days annually compared to the national norm of 205 days, and the city gets 4 inches of snow and 37 inches of rain in a given year. This may be beneficial for seniors who enjoy participating in outdoor activities, such as walking and gardening.
  • Duncan’s overall cost of living runs lower than state and national norms and may promote financial security for seniors with fixed incomes. In general, local living costs come in 26% below the U.S. average and about eight percentage points lower than what’s typical for Oklahoma.

Paying for Assisted Living in Duncan

 

In Duncan, assisted living residents pay $3,561 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Duncan charge $3,561 per month for personal care services and housing, offering an affordable option for seniors compared to state and national norms. Local care costs come in 8% lower than the Oklahoma norm, and nationally, monthly rates are 17% higher than in Duncan. Additionally, rates in Duncan run low compared to other surveyed cities, with seniors in Tulsa paying $3,855 for care. Similarly, care costs in Enid come in about 3% higher than in Duncan, and in Oklahoma City, seniors pay considerably higher rates of $4,800.

Duncan

$3,561

Oklahoma

$3,855

United States

$4,500

Oklahoma City

$4,800

Tulsa

$3,855

Enid

$3,980

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living costs in Duncan average $3,561 and cover housing, meals and personal care services. This rate comes in hundreds of dollars below the $3,813 seniors pay for in-home care, which includes basic services, such as personal care and light housekeeping, and home health care, which features skilled nursing services, such as physical and occupational therapies and wound care. Additionally, nursing homes charge higher rates of $4,664 for semi-private accommodations and around-the-clock medical support, but those seeking care services, meals and recreation in a daytime community setting pay lower rates of $1,442 for adult day health care.

In-Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Adult Day Health Care

$1,442

Assisted Living Facility

$3,561

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$4,664

Note: Data for Duncan was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lawton, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Duncan

Two programs, the ADvantage waiver program, and the State Plan Personal Care program, help Duncan seniors with limited resources receive essential care from assisted living facilities. Elderly Medicaid recipients with a verified need for services may qualify for assistance with residence fees, medication costs and personal care expenses at approved communities.

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

Financial Assistance in Oklahoma

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 Duncan

Duncan and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Duncan, please visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Duncan

 

Duncan 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.

Laws and Regulations in Oklahoma

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