Centrally located between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore, Sheridan offers access to natural amenities in north-central Wyoming’s Sheridan County. As of 2024, assisted living facilities in this region charge a baseline monthly rate of around $6,204, with local rates outpacing the state norm by about $470. Seniors have 6 assisted living residences to consider within the city, and an additional more operate out of adjacent communities.
Our guide features 9 reviews reviews from residents and visitors to give you a glimpse of the quality of care local assisted living facilities provide. On average, these communities earn a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
561 Avoca Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad moved into Willow Creek of Sheridan. I like the homey atmosphere versus a nursing home. The facility smells nice. The ladies are very nice. They seem very caring. My dad has his own room, and it's a little more private, so it gives him a sense..."
$3,275
1551 Sugarland Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured the assisted living building, and I was very impressed. They're very pleasant and very nice people. To me, it's as close to home as you can get. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I thought the rooms were very nice. To me, it's in a pe..."
Pricing not available
1990 WEST LOUCKS STREET, Sheridan, WY 82801
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Westview Health Care Center which is a level above assisted living. There's a lot more activity out there than the other place I toured, but then there were a lot more people too. They're more bound to be there and they're not as active to g..."
Pricing not available
428 N. Jefferson St., Sheridan, WY 82801
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Everyone at Heritage Towers seemed nice and helpful. The apartment was nice and it would certainly accommodate the things I needed to put in there. It was located in an area that was very convenient for anyone who wanted to go to the library. YMCA wa..."
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Assisted Living
Brenda
4.0
Review of Willow Creek of Sheridan
My dad moved into Willow Creek of Sheridan. I like the homey atmosphere versus a nursing home. The facility smells nice. The ladies are very nice. They seem very caring. My dad has his own room...
Assisted Living
Barbara
4.0
Review of Willow Creek of Sheridan
I was able to visit Willow Creek of Sheridan. It was very clean, they had several rooms available with different sizes and arrangements for the necessary items that a patient might need. The...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC102522C
4.0
Review of Willow Creek of Sheridan
My father stayed at Willow Creek of Sheridan. He loved the community. The staff was nice. They took good care of my dad. It was like a home-style living. His room was good. You could decorate it to...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living communities in the Sheridan region set a standard monthly fee of around $6,204 for residential services. This tracks well above Wyoming’s median of $5,730 and surpasses costs in Casper by around $570. Additionally, it runs high compared to fees in cities across state lines, including Idaho Falls, ID, where seniors pay around $3,125 per month for care.
Sheridan
$6,204
Wyoming
$5,730
The United States
$5,350
Casper
$5,630
Rapid City, SD
$5,565
Idaho Falls, ID
$3,125
Residents of assisted living facilities in Wyoming can apply for Medicaid to help pay for the cost of services under the Assisted Living Facility Home and Community-Based Services 1915(c) waiver program.
The state does not have a policy that caps room and board costs for Medicaid-eligible residents and does not provide an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income. Family supplementation is permitted.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wyoming page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wyoming page.
Sheridan seniors anticipate monthly assisted living costs of around $6,204. By comparison, nursing homes in the region charge around $8,182 for services in shared living units. On the other hand, in-home care agencies set comparatively budget-friendly monthly fees of around $4,576 for full-time care.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$6,204
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,182
Note: Since data for Sheridan is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Billings, MT, instead.
Seniors in Sheridan can find free resources offering extra assistance through an array of supportive services. Whether locally or at a county or state level, government entities and nonprofit organizations strive to provide aging-related services to seniors in assisted living or other types of senior living options.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Smith | (307) 672-2240 | The Hub on Smith, Sheridan’s Senior Center, has various activities to keep seniors active and social. These include a variety of games, health and fitness classes and recreational activities like hiking or tennis. The Hub provides a range of supportive services to help local seniors get what they need, including information and referral services, transportation programs, meal services and general support. It also operates a loan closet to offer adaptive equipment to those who need it, such as mobility devices. |
| Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc. | (877) 634-1006 | WSCI strives to meet the needs of older adults across the state and help them retain their independence. This statewide nonprofit offers an array of services, including a senior companion program, foster grandparent program and family caregiver support. The Casper office services seniors throughout Sheridan County. |
| Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center | (800) 442-2766 | The Wyoming ADRC assists seniors throughout the state by connecting them with helpful information and referrals to a variety of services. Seniors can search its online resources to find the exact type of services they require. |
| Wyoming Department of Health Community Living Section | (800) 442-2766 | The Wyoming Department of Health’s Community Living Section administers programs required by the state’s Older Americans Act. These programs offer supportive services to residents statewide aged 60 or older. Services include transportation, nutrition, health and socialization programs. Information and referrals, disease prevention and health promotion, and the National Senior Corps are other available services. |
| Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (307) 235-5959 or (877) 634-1006 | The regional office of the LTC ombudsman program in Casper serves the Sheridan County area, acting as an advocate for residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living centers. Regional LTCOP staff provides information and referrals for long-term care programs and answers LTC-related questions. However, their primary job is to investigate complaints against LTC facilities on behalf of residents and attempt to resolve these complaints. |
Sheridan-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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