9 Assisted Living Facilities in Casper, WY
With an average cost of $0 in Casper, 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 9 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 9 facilities in Casper.
Top 5 Assisted Living Facilities in Casper, WY
Mountain Plaza Assisted Living
Primrose Retirement Community of Casper
Edgewood Park Place
Edgewood Meadow Wind in Casper
Maurice Griffith Manor Living Center
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Casper
Casper, a former oil boomtown located at the foot of Casper Mountain in central Wyoming, is nicknamed “The Oil City.” The city remains important in the energy industry due to its coal and uranium fields. Today it's home to nearly 57,500 people, and just over 13% of the town’s residents are senior citizens.
If Casper’s senior residents need help with activities of daily living, they can rely on the nine assisted living facilities located within city limits. In Casper and in all of the state, these facilities are regulated by Healthcare Licensing and Surveys, a division of the Wyoming Department of Health.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Casper
- Casper is ranked among the cleanest cities in the country by the American Lung Association. By one measure of air pollution, ozone, it’s tied for first place in the country, and by year-round particle pollution, Casper ranks fourth. For seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors, good air quality is very important.
- The Casper area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Summit Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Casper’s cost of living is 4.5% higher than the national average, though it’s slightly more affordable than the Wyoming average. Housing costs are the biggest factor, but above-average healthcare and grocery bills also contribute. However, seniors may appreciate the lower-than-average prices for transportation and utilities.
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The Casper Area Transportation Coalition provides a fixed-route bus service in Natrona County. The bus operates from Monday to Saturday, and seniors qualify for reduced fares. Route deviations of up to two blocks can be arranged in advance.
- In Wyoming, 92% of communities have a lower crime rate than Casper. Residents have an above-average chance of becoming a victim of burglary or other property crimes. However, the risk of becoming a victim of violent crime is one in 635, which is very low, so seniors may feel safe here.
- With an average of 70 inches of snow falling annually, the city gets two-and-a-half times more snow than the U.S. average. Seniors who enjoy snowshoeing and cross country skiing may appreciate this wintry weather. With summer highs in the 80s, there is also plenty of opportunity for golf and other summer pursuits in Casper.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Assisted Living in Casper
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Casper 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 Casper 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 Casper
Low-income seniors who need help paying for assisted living in Casper may qualify for Wyoming's Community Choices Waiver. This Medicaid waiver helps seniors pay for the services they receive in these facilities, although room-and-board costs aren’t covered.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wyoming 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 Wyoming page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Casper
Casper 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 Casper, please visit our Assisted Living in Wyoming page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Casper
Casper-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wyoming are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wyoming page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Casper
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Review of Mountain Plaza Assisted Living
Outstanding and caring place with great people, great food and a great team. Clean, well maintained. I had my parents there for 6 weeks while we were in transit trying to figure out medical needs... Read more
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Review of Mountain Plaza Assisted Living
From the moment we moved mom here, the entire process was easy and we felt very welcomed. Mom's mental and physical abilities have improved greatly since moving in. She loved the activities and foo... Read more
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Review of Mountain Plaza Assisted Living
Mountain Plaza was clean, spacious, and everybody there was friendly. It didn't look like a nursing home, but more like a home. The staff was wonderful, open, pleasant, and didn't have a problem wi... Read more
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