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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Midwest City, OK for 2024

 

Midwest City is a welcoming suburb of Oklahoma City that features a mix of residential neighborhoods, national and locally owned restaurants and stores and high-performing medical and long-term care facilities. It’s home to about 58,000 residents and has a senior community that makes up 17% of its population, and it’s a popular retirement destination for seniors seeking affordability, low crime and access to health care.

The city is also home to several assisted living facilities. These facilities are for seniors who are generally active with minimal medical needs but require a helping hand with some day-to-day activities. Residents have personalized care plans that outline services such as bathing or dressing assistance, depending on their needs, and they have access to daily meals and regular transportation services. On average, Midwest City seniors pay $4,800 per month for assisted living, which is comparable to the national norm of $4,500 but significantly higher than Oklahoma’s average of $3,855.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about how assisted living costs in Midwest City compare to alternatives within the city and in surrounding communities. The guide also highlights programs that may help Midwest City seniors pay for residential services. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Midwest City

The Oklahoma State Department of Health licenses all assisted living facilities in Midwest City and the rest of the state. It publishes an extensive list of rules regarding care planning, move-in and move-out procedures and staffing, which it enforces through an initial licensing process and routine inspections. It also provides information on residents’ rights.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Midwest City

 

  • Midwest City is home to SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest, which offers a range of primary and specialty services, along with emergency care. There are about 293 doctors per 100,000 people in this city, versus the national norm of 210, and many local assisted living facilities have on-call physicians who handle routine checkups.
  • Midwest City’s weather is cooler than most places in Oklahoma, with year-round temperatures ranging from 28 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The city gets about 5 inches of annual snowfall, about half of which comes in January, along with 38 inches of rain. To keep residents comfortable and active regardless of the season, local assisted living facilities typically have indoor and outdoor amenities and activities.
  • Historically, property crime occurs at a higher rate in Midwest City than in a typical U.S. city. The city scores 58.7 on a 100-point index, compared to the national score of 35.4. However, the rate of occurrences has been dropping for about a decade. Violent crime is comparatively uncommon, scoring 16.2 compared to 22.7 nationally, providing peace of mind to many moving to this city for assisted living.
  • Midwest City’s overall cost of living is comparable to the state norm and roughly 20% lower than the national average, which may make the city a financially viable option for seniors living on fixed incomes. Additionally, housing costs trend below state and national averages, which may result in competitive assisted living costs.
  • The air quality in Oklahoma County, where Midwest City is located, is fair, with the American Lung Association giving the city grades of C for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution levels, along with a passing grade for annual particle pollution. For those sensitive to environmental irritants, assisted living facilities in Midwest City typically offer indoor activities and amenities throughout the year.
  • Seniors in Midwest City don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security income, and they can claim a deduction of up to $10,000 to reduce what they owe on retirement income from other sources. This may help them afford assisted living costs in the Midwest City region.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Midwest City

 

In Midwest City, assisted living facilities charge $4,800 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living residents in Midwest City pay $4,800 per month for care and housing. While this is only a few hundred dollars higher than the national median of $4,500, it’s about 25% higher than the Oklahoma norm. Other surveyed cities in Oklahoma have more economically priced care, including Enid, where rates are about $800 less than in Midwest City, and Tulsa, where care costs come in roughly $1,000 below the local average. Similarly, in Lawton, rates are 26% lower than in Midwest City, and across state lines in Amarillo, TX, care costs are $200 below Midwest City’s norm.

Midwest City

$4,800

Oklahoma

$3,855

United States

$4,500

Enid

$3,980

Tulsa

$3,855

Lawton

$3,561

Amarillo, TX

$4,600

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Midwest City, assisted living facilities charge $4,800 per month for care, which is modest compared to most senior care alternatives within the city. Seniors who choose in-home care and home health care pay about 3% to 4% more for care each month, and those who require nursing home placement pay even higher monthly rates of $5,551. Even so, assisted living is costlier than adult day health care, which is available for $1,593 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$5,005

Adult Day Health Care

$1,593

Assisted Living Facility

$4,800

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,551

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Midwest City

Oklahoma provides many Medicaid Waiver programs for financial assistance with assisted living. Senior citizens 65 years and older are eligible for the OK Sooner Services program, which provides waivers for assisted living and related services such as adult day health and personal care.

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

Financial Assistance in Oklahoma

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Midwest City

Midwest City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Midwest City, please visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Midwest City

 

Midwest City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Oklahoma are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in Oklahoma page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Oklahoma

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Morada Midwest City was great. I was able to view the entire complex and I noticed the residents were having lunch and the staff was helping them. The inside of the building was very clean. The...

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I think the best thing about Morada Midwest City was the location. The staffing appeared good. I didn't have anything that I didn't like about it. The staff members appeared very caring and...

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