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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Shawnee, OK for 2024

Shawnee, OK, is part of Pottawatomie County and lies around 40 miles east of Oklahoma City. It’s home to around 31,500 people, which includes more than 5,000 seniors. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee serves the city 24/7, providing comprehensive routine, emergency, surgical and diagnostic medical services. The cost of living in Shawnee is almost 30% less than in an average U.S. city. Nursing home costs in Shawnee are also reasonable; a semiprivate room runs $5,551 per month, which is significantly lower than the national average of $7,908.

Nursing homes provide around-the-clock medical care and supervision. Services may include skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, medication management and assistance with personal care. Due to the intensity of care, nursing homes are usually the costliest senior care option in a city. Seniors who don’t need high-level clinical or therapeutic care may be better candidates for assisted living, while home health care may better meet the needs of older adults who only need intermittent or part-time medical services.

This guide discusses the costs of long-term care in Shawnee and compares nursing home fees in nearby cities. It also details supportive services and financial assistance for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Shawnee, OK

In Shawnee, nursing homes charge an average of $5,551 per month for a semiprivate room and $7,391 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using average rates for nursing home semiprivate rooms for comparison purposes, nursing home care in Shawnee is slightly more expensive than the state average of $5,475. However, it’s over $2,300 cheaper than the national average of $7,908. Average costs are a little lower in Tulsa, where seniors can expect to pay $5,323 per month for nursing home care. Enid’s monthly average cost of $5,658 is $107 higher than Shawnee’s. At $4,664 per month, Lawton has the state’s lowest prices for nursing home care.

Shawnee

$5,551

Oklahoma

$5,475

The United States

$7,908

Tulsa

$5,323

Enid

$5,658

Lawton

$4,664

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When deciding on the most appropriate type of long-term care, it can be useful to compare the costs of all options. In Shawnee, adult day health care is the most affordable choice, running $1,593 per month. Assisted living costs $4,800. Seniors who choose to age in place typically pay around $4,957 for the nonmedical services of in-home care and $5,005 for home health care. Because nursing homes provide the most intensive care, they are the priciest choice; average monthly rates are $5,551 for a shared room and $7,391 for a private room.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$5,005

Adult Day Health Care

$1,593

Assisted Living Facility

$4,800

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$5,551

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,391

Note: Data for Shawnee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oklahoma City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Shawnee, 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 & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Shawnee, OK

Several government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide free support services for seniors. Some programs seek to delay the need for nursing home admission, thus enabling seniors to remain at home for longer. Others help older adults and their loved ones navigate their care options.

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Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency – Meals on Wheels


(405) 275-7910Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency operates a Meals on Wheels program in Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas. Volunteers perform a basic wellness check while delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Visits also help to prevent isolation and loneliness.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - Shawnee Satellite Office(800) 421-8017Trained Legal Aid professionals provide free civil law advice and assistance to seniors and low-income individuals. Older adults can call the free helpline for assistance on topics such as public benefits and pensions, consumer issues, housing and senior abuse. The organization staffs a local office in Shawnee.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(405) 521-2281Operated by Oklahoma Human Services, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for residents of long-term care facilities and helps to protect their rights. Volunteers investigate complaints against facilities, including allegations of abuse and breach of licensing terms, and they help seniors resolve issues related to their residential care provider.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Keli A

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Shawnee Colonial Estates

This place is awful. My mom was there for 4 months. They have ignored her and not taken care of her at all. She is completely bed ridden and they didn’t clean her often enough or even put rails up...

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Sheila

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Shawnee Colonial Estates

My mother was in Shawnee Colonial Estates last year. She was not unhappy there by any means, but the food was horrible and the cleanliness was bad. The facility was really old. It had the Jack and...

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joysloss

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Golden Rule Home

A place to send someone to die.... they can careless about your loved one. My brother was left with no food and died of starvation! He had a stroke and they knew he couldn't feed himself. Went...

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