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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oklahoma City for 2024

Oklahoma City is home to 328,000 residents, 16.5% of whom are 65 years and over. The city’s comfortable climate comes from its warm summers, mild winters and precipitation levels slightly below the national average. It has an above-average number of Medicare-registered physicians and 25 hospitals in and around the city limits, including the Oklahoma Heart Hospital and the Bone and Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, which handles simple and complex orthopedic surgeries. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey for 2020 shows that Oklahoma City’s nursing home costs are well below the national average and slightly below the state average.

Nursing homes are a practical solution for seniors who lack the ability to look after themselves without constant supervision and management of their medical needs. Nursing home facilities include skilled staff and nurses who care for seniors’ everyday requirements, from helping them dress and bathe to administering medication. Consequently, nursing home fees tend to be higher than assisted living and home health care services.

This guide provides more detail on care services for seniors, including local resources that can enhance their quality of life.

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Nursing Home Costs in Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City’s semiprivate rooms cost an average of $5,247 per month, while private rooms are typically in the region of $5,779.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

When compared to the average monthly fees of semiprivate rooms across the United States, Oklahoma City’s nursing homes at $5,247 per month are typically around $2,500 cheaper than those of their counterparts. However, Oklahoma City’s semiprivate rooms are much closer to the average for the state ($5,323), although still a little more economical. When compared to neighboring cities, such as Tulsa ($5,323), the figure remains lower, especially when compared to the pricier city of Lawton ($5,597). If compared to locations that border the state, Oklahoma City is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas ($4,502), but cheaper than Fort Smith ($5,551) in Arkansas.

Oklahoma City

$5,247

Oklahoma

$5,323

The United States

$7,756

Tulsa

$5,323

Lawton

$5,597

Wichita Falls, Texas

$4,502

Fort Smith, Arkansas

$5,551

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Family members who are unsure if a nursing home is the best solution for their loved ones may want to consider comparing the benefits and costs of alternative forms of care. These tend to be less expensive because they offer lower levels of care for seniors who are capable of maintaining independent or semi-independent lives. The least expensive option is adult day health care, which typically costs in the region of $1,517, followed by assisted living at $3,900 monthly, while home care averages $4,385, with an additional $48 per month for seniors who need help with their medication. 

Home care

$4,385

Home health care

$4,433

Adult day health care

$1,517

Assisted Living

$3,900

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,247

Nursing home (private room)

$5,779

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Oklahoma City, OK

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Oklahoma City, OK

The table below provides the names and contact details of Oklahoma City providers and a description of the various free resources they make available to seniors and their families. These resources can help enhance the lives of those who have some degree of independence, as well as those who may be considering the services of a nursing home and  looking for unbiased advice and guidance.

ResourceContactService
Areawide Aging Agency(405) 942-8500The Areawide Aging Agency is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors in the counties of Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland and Logan. Its services are aimed at residents aged 60 and over, particularly those living below the poverty line. The organization’s services include an emergency helpline for seniors in crisis that can arrange items such as winter coats and summer blankets. Its Legal Aid Senior Division provides counseling and education services.
OKC ParksWill Rogers Center (405) 297-1455Woodson Center (405) 297-1459OKC Parks provides two locations for seniors to socialize with their neighbors and participate in a wide range of programs that benefit their physical and mental health. The services at the Will Rogers Senior Center and Woodson Senior Center include playing cards, learning a new language, taking part in exercise classes, yoga and creative writing.
Meals on Wheels, Oklahoma City(405) 609-1035Residents of Oklahoma City who are 60 years of age or more can apply for Meals on Wheels if they are unable to leave their homes without support and have no one who can prepare their meals.  The service works with various providers in the area to prepare and deliver hot and nutritious meals in Oklahoma County, with the exception of Edmond. 
Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program(405) 949-2709Seniors who don’t qualify for Meals on Wheels may still qualify for this program, which operates Monday to Friday, serving hot and nutritious meals prepared and served in various sites in Oklahoma and Canadian counties. Seniors will need to travel to those sites for their meals.
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative(405) 271-2290The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) has established a network of centers aimed at helping seniors in Oklahoma City and other cities in the state lead healthier and happier lives. Its services include clinical care and education on a range of matters, such as arthritis management. It also organizes classes and groups that improve physical wellbeing, such as tai chi and walking in teams.

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