48 Assisted Living Facilities near Bethany, OK

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bethany

• The summers are consistently warm in Bethany, but the temperatures during the winter are much more variable. The average high temperature during July is 93 degrees, and the average low is 71 degrees. Freezing temperatures are common during the winter, so seniors may want to limit their outdoor exposure and remain alert for icy conditions during this time of year.

• Bethany’s overall cost of living is 83 percent of the national average, which is typical for a suburb of Oklahoma City. Groceries are 89 percent of the U.S. average, and utilities are 93 percent of the average. Other expenses are slightly below the national average, so seniors will likely find living in Bethany to be affordable.

• Bethany’s overall crime rate is higher than that of 88 percent of all cities in the U.S. However, its rate of violent crime is quite low, at 3.12 per thousand people per year, compared to 4.5 for Oklahoma and 4.0 for the U.S. as a whole. The biggest concern for senior citizens may, therefore, be property crime.

• Embark provides public transportation throughout the Oklahoma City metroplex, with Bethany primarily receiving service from Route 10. Many passengers pay half the standard fare, including seniors over the age of 65. Embark also provides various passes at half price for seniors.

• The Warr Acres Community Center in neighboring Warr Acres sponsors a variety of activities for seniors 55 and over, including exercise classes, Wii tournaments and Bible study. Volunteer projects and field trips are also part of the regular schedule. This community center serves hot lunches five days a week.

• The Bethany area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Deaconess Hospital and Allied Medical Centers, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.