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Assisted Living Communities in Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton rests close to the Wichita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma. The city is home to 4 assisted living communities where seniors receive assistance with activities of daily living, such as housekeeping, bathing and grooming. In 2024, these facilities charge a median monthly rate of $4,948. This cost sits slightly higher than the state norm of $4,888 but $402 lower than the national...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey lists the median monthly cost of assisted living in Lawton as $4,948 — $402 below the national norm. Rates vary across the state, with Lawton being one of the most affordable cities. Oklahoma City, where seniors spend $4,573, boasts the least costly fees. On the other hand, facilities in Enid charge the most, with residents facing monthly payments of $5,550.

Lawton

$4,948

Oklahoma

$4,888

United States

$5,350

Oklahoma City

$4,573

Tulsa

$5,499

Enid

$5,550

Paying for Assisted Living in Lawton

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lawton

The Medicaid Waiver programs in Oklahoma provide senior citizens with financial assistance for assisted living. For example, applicants 65 years and older are eligible for the OK Sooner Services program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Lawton have various care options. Assisted living is the most expensive care type in the area at $4,948 per month. Those requiring the skilled medical care and round-the-clock monitoring that nursing homes provide pay just $4,410 for a semi-private room, a $538 savings on assisted living rates.

Assisted Living Facility

$4,948

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$4,410

Free Assisted Living Resources in Lawton

Seniors looking for social activities or assistance with transportation, legal aid or other aging-related services can find free resources in Lawton. These resources are available from local, county or state government agencies or nonprofit entities that provide supportive services to older adults in the community.

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Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments(580) 736-7036ASCOG serves an eight-county region that includes Comanche County. It acts as the area’s Aging and Disability Resource Center and Area Agency on Aging. As such, it provides numerous aging-related services, including case management, nutrition and supportive services, legal aid and information and referrals.
City of Lawton Retired and Senior Volunteer Program(800) 658-1466City of Lawton RSVP operates a volunteer program for residents aged 55 or older looking for ways to contribute their time and skills. The service helps augment nonprofit agencies while matching seniors with volunteer opportunities that meet the community’s needs and provide them with a gratifying experience.
Senior Center for Creative Living(580) 248-0471CCL is a nonprofit organization that acts as a meeting place for active seniors aged 55 and older. It meets their physical, social and intellectual needs through activities that include clubs, games, arts and crafts, movies, painting classes, Bible study, fundraisers and quilting. Exercise classes include tai chi, aerobics, arthritis exercises, line dancing and Seniors in Motion. The Center also regularly schedules fun, long-distance trips to events in Branson, Biloxi, New Orleans, Memphis and Colorado Springs.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 211-2116Oklahoma’s Ombudsman Program serves residents in long-term care facilities throughout the state, including assisted living homes. A trained ombudsman receives and resolves complaints from residents or their friends or relatives. An ombudsman also has the authority to recommend corrective action directly to the facility after exploring problems.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lawton

The Long-Term Care Service of Protective Health Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Health Services, oversees assisted living facilities in Lawton and throughout the state. It conducts annual surveys in each facility to ensure the health and safety of residents and performs follow-up visits to ensure that any deficiencies found were corrected.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lawton

  • Retirees in Lawton benefit from Oklahoma’s relatively friendly taxes on retirement incomes. Seniors don’t pay taxes on Social Security benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits. The state also exempts up to 75% or $10,000 of military retirement plans, whichever is greater, from taxes. Other types of retirement income, up to $10,000 for singles or $20,000 for couples, may also be excluded.
  • Oklahoma has one of the highest combined state and local sales tax rates in the nation, at an average of 8.95%. However, seniors in Lawton don’t pay nearly this much. Comanche County has one the lowest sales tax rates statewide, only 0.38%, for a total combined sales tax rate of 4.88%. The county has lower sales taxes than 97.8% of the rest of the counties and cities in the state. Also, prescription drugs are tax-exempt, which is beneficial to aging adults who may have ongoing medical issues.
  • Lawton’s cost of living is 24% below the national average, which can be a major draw to seniors on fixed incomes. Groceries are 10% lower than the national average, despite being fully taxed, unlike many states. Unfortunately, health care costs are 16% higher than the national average.
  • Seniors in Lawton have two local hospitals to choose from should they require emergency care. Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwestern Medical Center both have on-site emergency departments and medical-surgical ICUs. The county hospital also has a cardiac ICU.
  • Lawton is far enough south that it experiences summer heat extremes with few cooling breezes. The summer climate in Lawton can be muggy and is among the hottest in the state, with average July temperatures of 96 degrees. However, winters are generally mild with only about 2 inches of snow annually.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lawton

Lawton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Oklahoma are required to follow. Visit our 

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Brenda

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Morada Lawton

I am in Morada Lawton. I have been here for several months now. Everybody here is very courteous. They listen to what I have to say. I have a studio apartment. I have it sectioned off with my sofa...

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William

I visited this facility

Review of Morada Lawton

Morada Lawton is very nice. I like everything about it. I like the people and everything. The building was clean and pretty well-kept. The atmosphere was good. The dining area was clean and...

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John

I visited this facility

Review of Brookridge Retirement Community

I went to Brookridge Retirement Community. They're very informative and thorough. It was well-kept. They had probably three or four TVs for public use. They had a lot of gaming available. They had...

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