Assisted Living Facilities in Kingfisher, OK

The average cost of assisted living in Kingfisher is $2,925 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 131 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Kingfisher. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Kingfisher 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Enid with an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars.

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Kingfisher is a small city that is located on the outskirts of Oklahoma City. Kingfisher County, which is the county in which the city is located, has close to 16,000 people. In spite of its small size, the county's senior community comprises about 16 percent of the population. To support the local senior community, Kingfisher has a senior center, as well as one assisted living facility. Like all assisted living facilities in the state, the assisted living facility in Kingfisher is licensed through the Oklahoma Department of Health, Protective Health Services, Long-term Care Services. 

• The overall cost of living in Kingfisher is a little lower than the national average, though it is about 7 percent higher than the state average. The cost of health care is on par with the state average and about 15 percent higher than the national average. This may impact how much money seniors can put toward their assisted living expenses.
  
  
• Kingfisher's crime rate is lower than the national average, which may provide peace of mind to seniors relocating to the area. On a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 being the safest, the property crime rate is 30.5, which is nearly 8 points lower than the national median, and the violent crime rate is 27.4, which is almost 4 points lower than the national median.
  
  
• Kingfisher has hot summers with July highs in the 90s and cold winters with lows in the mid-20s. The area receives just five inches of annual snowfall, which may appeal to seniors who travel locally.
  
  
• Oklahoma provides a full exemption for Social Security benefits and a $10,000 deduction toward other types of retirement income. This may help seniors afford to put more money towards assisted living expenses.
  
  
• Kingfisher is a vibrant community with a variety of arts and culture amenities, including the Chisholm Trail Museum, where seniors are admitted for a discounted rate.
  
  
• The Kingfisher area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Assisted Living costs in Kingfisher start around $2,925 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 Kingfisher 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.