13 Assisted Living Facilities near Moore, OK
With an average cost of $0 in Moore, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 4 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 1 facilities in Moore.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Moore, OK
Featherstone Assisted Living
Legend at Rivendell
Sommerset Neighborhood
Village on the Park - Oklahoma City
Southridge Place
Rambling Oaks Assisted Living
Timberwood
Wellington Parke
Rambling Oaks Courtyard
Arbor House of Norman
Crystal Place Assisted Living
Meadow Lake Retirement Center
Village at Oakwood
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Moore
With a population of a little more than 60,000 and a close proximity to Oklahoma City, Moore offers a smaller town without having to give up the amenities of a big city. For seniors thinking about moving into assisted living in the Moore area, there are 13 different facilities from which to choose. Oklahoma's Long Term Care Service of Protective Health Services licenses assisted living facilities as residential care homes (RCHs) and assisted living centers (ALCs). RCHs provide accommodations, personal care, housekeeping and medication assistance to residents who don't require skilled nursing care. ALCs offer similar benefits but provide additional services, including nursing supervision.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Moore
• Moore's summers are hot, with an average high temperature of 93 degrees in July. Situated in the heart of Tornado Alley, Moore frequently experiences severe storms, some of which may produce hail, flash floods and tornadoes.
• Moore is an affordable city, where the cost of living is 17 percent less than the national average. Seniors can expect their money to go further, as they will pay about 10 percent less than the U.S. median for groceries and 15 percent less for health care.
• Seniors in Moore have opportunities to experience local arts and culture with trips to restaurants, gaming centers, shops, one-of-a-kind museums and more.
• The Moore area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Norman Regional Moore, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Oklahoma offers a full exemption for Social Security retirement benefits, which may be an attractive tax benefit for seniors. It also provides a $10,000 deduction toward other kinds of retirement income such as a pension.
• Moore has an array of public transportation options, including a special program for persons age 55 and older.
Paying for Assisted Living in Moore
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Oklahoma
Assisted Living costs in Moore start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Moore and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Moore
Oklahoma's Medicaid program is called Soonercare. Three different Medicaid waiver programs are available to help qualifying individuals pay for assisted living. The Sooner Services Program (for adults age 65 and up) and the My Life My Choice Program (for persons age 19-64 with physical disabilities) are for Medicaid clients who have moved to the community from nursing facilities as part of the Living Choice program. The Advantage Program is for adults age 65 and older (and those 21-64 who have physical disabilities).
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Moore
Moore 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 Moore, please visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Moore
Moore-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 Assisted Living in Oklahoma page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Moore
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Review of Featherstone Assisted Living
My mother used to be a resident of Featherstone Retirement. Were baffled by the layout. When getting in and out of the room the door only opens at an angle, and not all the way because there's a w... Read more
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Review of Featherstone Assisted Living
Mom lived at Featherstone Assisted Living for a month from December to January. The community was OK. The problem with it was that for Mom, the diet was wrong. They didn’t have much in the way of v... Read more
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Review of Featherstone Assisted Living
I have friends that moved in at Featherstone Assisted Living. They love it, but I was not fond of it. They are starting to do a lot of renovation and clean up, but we did see the rooms and as far a... Read more
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