Emerald Care Center Southwest
5600 S. Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109
Midwest City is home to around 58,000 people, and 16% are aged 65 or older. The town is located just 8 miles west of Oklahoma City, giving seniors access to the amenities offered in the state capital. Health facilities include SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest, and with 293 physicians per capita, older adults can easily find health care providers. The overall cost of living is 20% lower than the national average, and this is reflected in senior living costs. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that the average nursing home price in Midwest City is $5,551 per month, which is significantly lower than the national average.Â
Nursing home care is a sensible option for seniors who require complicated medical care or around-the-clock monitoring. There are always medical staff on-site, and services include rehabilitative therapies, disease monitoring, wound care and medication administration. For people who don’t require such an intensive level of assistance, home care or assisted living is often a better choice.Â
This guide has information about nursing home care in Midwest City, including the costs involved and financial assistance options. Additionally, there are links to resources that can help seniors make decisions about long-term care.
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5600 S. Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109
In Midwest City, the average cost for a semiprivate nursing home room is $5,551 per month. Seniors who prefer a private room can expect to pay $7,391 monthly.Â
Midwest City’s nursing home costs are slightly higher than the Oklahoma average of $5,475. However, the cost is significantly lower than the United States average of $7,908. Midwest City is in the middle of the range when compared to other surveyed cities in the state. Lawton is the most affordable at $4,664, and seniors in Tulsa pay $5,323 per month. Enid’s costs are higher than Midwest City at an average of $5,658.Â
Midwest City
$5,551
Oklahoma
$5,475
United States
$7,908
Lawton
$4,664
Enid
$5,658
Tulsa
$5,323
Seniors who don’t need complex medical care may prefer a different senior living option. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice at $1,593 per month, and assisted living care averages $4,800. For older adults who want to remain living at home, in-home care costs $4,957 monthly. Home health care provides medical services in the home and costs an average of $5,005.Â
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,005
Adult Day Health Care
$1,593
Assisted Living Facility
$4,800
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$5,551
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$7,391
Note: Data for Midwest City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oklahoma City, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
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