Mays Plus, Inc.
4300 S Walker, Oklahoma City, OK, 73159
Oklahoma City ranks first among all cities in Oklahoma, according to Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report. It received top marks for affordable housing, opportunities for civic involvement and air and drinking water quality. Older adults also have access to high-performing hospitals such as Integris Baptist Medical Center and Community Hospital-Oklahoma City. Although Oklahoma City isn’t a common retirement destination, its low cost of living and partially untaxed retirement income make it affordable for seniors seeking home care. Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey lists the average cost for home care at $4,957 per month. Home care includes personal care and chore assistance but not medical services.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Oklahoma City area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
4300 S Walker, Oklahoma City, OK, 73159
5235 N Lincoln Blvd # B , Oklahoma City, OK, 73105
1616 Southwest 67th Street , Oklahoma City, OK, 73159
6000 East Reno Suite 1006 , Midwest City, OK, 73130
7301 Broadway Ext Suite 226 , Oklahoma City, OK, 73116
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2828 Northwest 57th Street, Suite 220 , Oklahoma City, OK, 73112
4200 Perimeter Center Dr Ste 245, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112
5909 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73132
7004 NW 63rd Street, Suite 103 , Bethany, OK, 73008
5929 N May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112
6801 S. Western AVE SUITE 200, Oklahoma City, OK, 73139
Although data from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that Oklahoma City’s average monthly home care cost is slightly higher than the state average by $95 per month, it mirrors the national average. It’s also more than other cities highlighted in the survey. Oklahoma City is much higher than Lawton’s average by $1,144 monthly but only slightly more than Tulsa’s by $190. Enid’s average cost of home care mirrors the state average, making it $95 lower.
Oklahoma City
$4,957
Oklahoma
$4,862
The United States
$4,957
Lawton
$3,813
Tulsa
$4,767
Enid
$4,862
Aging adults have multiple senior care options in Oklahoma City. Adult day health is the lowest cost option at $1,593 but provides limited care. Assisted living runs $4,800 and requires moving to a long-term care community. Home care is slightly higher at $4,957 but allows seniors to remain in their homes and receive assistance with personal and household tasks. Home health care increases to $5,005 but includes medical services from registered nurses and/or therapists. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $5,551 for semiprivate rooms in long-term skilled nursing facilities.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,005
Adult Day Health Care
$1,593
Assisted Living
$4,800
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$5,551
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Oklahoma City provides several resources made possible through nonprofit organizations and government entities that help seniors age in place. These resources are often available at no cost but may offer a sliding scale when there’s a participation fee.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | (405) 522-5050 | The Oklahoma Department of Human Services operates LIHEAP to help low-income residents with winter heating and summer cooling bills. Individuals with life-threatening medical conditions qualify for assistance year-round through the Energy Crisis Assistance Program. Seniors and other applicants must meet income guidelines and be responsible for paying their home energy bills. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (405) 232-0199 | The Weatherization Assistance Program is available through the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OK/CN Counties, Inc. It helps low-income residents reduce their energy bills and increase energy efficiency through weatherization solutions like caulking, additional insulation and weather stripping. The program prioritizes seniors, disabled individuals and homes with children. |
Meals on Wheels OKC | (405) 609-1035 | Meals on Wheels OKC operates under the Ending Hunger OKC program. It delivers hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 60 to help them retain their independence and remain in their homes. This program is open to seniors regardless of income, but donations are appreciated. |
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair | (405) 409-5557 | Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair program helps low-income homeowners struggling to maintain their homes due to age, disability or income. Repairs include minor roof and structural repairs, installation of grab bars and ramps, door and window replacement, weatherization, interior and exterior painting and more. |
Oklahoma Tax Commission OK State Property Tax Credit or Refund | (405) 521-3160 | Low-income seniors aged 65 or older or younger with a disability earning $12,000 or less annually may qualify for a property tax refund or credit. Applicants don’t have to include gifts in their income but must have paid their property taxes in full and attached Form 538-H to claim the credit or request a refund. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.