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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Casper, WY for 2024

Casper, WY, offers classic Mountain West charm with beautiful parks, cultural amenities and many shops and restaurants. This city has nearly 60,000 residents, about 16% of whom are aged 65 and older. It appeals to seniors seeking affordability, low crime and distinct seasons. Two hospitals serve the city, along with several high-quality assisted living facilities.

Assisted living is ideal for older adults who don’t require nursing home-level care but who need a helping hand with daily activities such as bathing, grooming and meal preparation. This long-term care option includes comfortable housing, three daily meals, housekeeping services, recreational activities and individualized care plans. Some facilities offer apartment-style living for optimal comfort and privacy, and many have on-site amenities such as fitness centers, walking paths and libraries. In Casper, assisted living facilities charge average monthly rates of $4,844, which is higher than the state and national rates of $4,169 and $4,500, respectively.

This guide offers more details on assisted living in Casper, including how local rates compare to costs in other cities and financial assistance options that may be available for those who need care. It also provides an overview of some of the rules assisted living facilities follow.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Casper

The Wyoming Department of Health regulates and licenses assisted living facilities in Casper. It conducts routine and unannounced visits to ensure compliance with rules related to staffing, recreational activities,  cleanliness and safety standards, and it fields and investigates reports of substandard care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Casper

  • Casper is listed on the AARP Age-Friendly Network, indicating that its leaders have taken deliberate steps to create a safe, inviting environment for people of all ages. It scores 57 on the organization’s livability index, putting it in the top half of U.S. communities for overall livability. Factors that positively influence this score are the region’s good drinking water, access to health care, social involvement and age-friendly housing options.
  • On a 100-point livability index, the overall cost of living in Casper is about 5% below the national norm and a few percentage points lower than the state average. Living costs are low across most metrics, including housing, utilities and transportation, which may correlate with competitive assisted living costs.
  • Violent crime is very uncommon in Casper, with the city reporting fewer crimes per capita than similarly sized cities such as Cheyenne, Longmont and Rapid City. On a 100-point crime index, the city rates 11.2 compared to the national score of 22.7. Property crime is a little more prevalent, rating 42.2 compared to 35.4 nationally, but seniors may find peace of mind by opting for residential care instead of living alone.
  • The weather in Wyoming tends to be extreme with very cold winters and very warm summers. Daytime temperatures range from 36 to 87 degrees, and nighttime temperatures dip into the teens during the winter. The city gets about 70 inches of snow and 13 inches of rain, and humidity levels are very low year-round. Seniors in assisted living facilities often have amenities such as individual climate control and transportation services to ensure their comfort and safety year-round.
  • Health care is relatively costly in Casper, with rates for hospital stays, dental care and doctor’s office visits coming in about 36% over national norms. There are 197 doctors per capita, which is close to the national average of 210, and two hospitals serve the city, including Wyoming Medical Center and Banner Wyoming Medical Center East Campus. Additionally, assisted living residents typically have access to on-call or visiting physicians, third-party home health care providers and telehealth services.

Paying for Assisted Living in Casper

Seniors in Casper pay $4,844 per month on average for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Casper, assisted living rates average $4,844 per month. This is a few hundred dollars higher than the national rate of $4,500, and it exceeds the state’s median by $675. In Cheyenne, the only other surveyed city in the state, monthly fees are significantly higher than in Casper at $5,538. Rates tend to be more moderate across state lines, with seniors in Billings, MT, paying $4,564 for this level of care and agencies in Pocatello, ID, charging $4,206. In Fort Collins, CO, rates are $844 less than in Casper.

Casper

$4,844

Wyoming

$4,169

United States

$4,500

Cheyenne

$5,538

Billings, MT

$4,564

Pocatello, ID

$4,206

Fort Collins, CO

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

While Casper residents have several long-term care options, assisted living is the most affordable recorded at $4,844 per month. Those who opt for care at home pay $5,720 per month for in-home care and home health care, not including living expenses that are typically factored into the assisted living rate. Nursing homes charge even higher monthly rates of $8,867.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Assisted Living Facility

$4,844

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,867

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Casper

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 Wyoming page.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Casper

Seniors in Casper get support and information from various resources in the community, including Central Wyoming Senior Services, the legal aid office and the local Veterans’ Service Offices. Through these and other agencies, older adults can get help with comparing long-term care costs, finding ways to pay for assisted living and connecting with community-based services to supplement the assistance they receive in residential care communities.

ResourceContactService
Casper Senior Center(307) 265-4678Casper Senior Center supports seniors in Casper through a medical equipment loan closet, volunteer opportunities and information and referrals for community-based services. The center also hosts daily programs such as chair exercise classes, line dancing and table games, helping seniors build social connections and avoid isolation.
Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc.(800) 856-4398Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors in Casper through advocacy services, information on long-term care and health insurance options and referrals for community-based services. It also operates the Senior Companion Program, which connects trained volunteers with older adults at risk of loneliness.
Legal Aid of Wyoming(307) 232-9830Legal Aid of Wyoming is a nonprofit firm that provides information and assistance to those aged 60 and over on civil legal matters. Seniors can contact this organization for help with understanding assisted living contracts and move-in procedures, their rights as residents and what to do in instances of unfair treatment.
Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center(800) 442-2766Through the Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center, seniors in Casper can locate services in their community such as transportation services, health care providers, legal aid and advocacy. They can either search for services through the online portal or call the toll-free number to receive help from a trained information specialist.
Veteran Service Officers(307) 258-1100The Wyoming Military Department has State Veteran Service Officers stationed throughout the state, including two in Casper. Older veterans can contact their local VSOs to be screened for eligibility for benefits such as Aid and Attendance, which may help them pay for assisted living.
Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(307) 777-2885The Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for assisted living residents and helps them navigate issues such as inadequate care planning or excessive services, billing errors and involuntary transfers or discharges. The ombudsman can also provide advice on how to cover assisted living costs.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Casper

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wyoming

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Rick

I visited this facility

Review of Garden Square Assisted Living of Casper

Garden Square Assisted Living of Casper was an excellent place, but their bedroom was really small. They had very friendly staff and they had a lot of activities. They had a beauty shop there, and...

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Rick

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Primrose Retirement Community of Casper

My mom has moved into Primrose Retirement Community of Casper. They have a pretty friendly staff. Her meals are cooked for her and they do her laundry. They pretty much take everything for her...

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Assisted Living

Liz

I visited this facility

Review of Garden Square Assisted Living of Casper

We took a tour of Garden Square Assisted Living of Casper. The lady that gave us the tour was friendly and helpful with the information she gave us. The studio apartments were so small. It seemed...

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