Tulsa, OK is a vibrant metropolis of 401,190, of which 13.7% are ages 65 and over. Here, seniors have access to 19 hospitals and a high number of Medicare-registered physicians. Multiple home health care and senior living facilities serve older residents in Tulsa as well. The cost of nursing home care here is more affordable than in many other parts of the country, and the city also has an active volunteer and philanthropic community that helps accommodate the evolving physical, social and financial needs of its elder population.
Aging often brings many changes in health and the ability to maintain independence. Nursing homes provide a high level of personal and medical assistance for people who don’t need hospitalization but require 24-hour skilled nursing care. For those who have not reached the point of needing 24-hour supervision, an assisted living arrangement can provide safety and stability when remaining at home is no longer feasible. However, many seniors may be able to age in place with the help of family caregivers or home health care services.
In this guide, we explain what seniors can expect to pay for nursing home care in Tulsa, comparing those costs with what seniors across Oklahoma and the U.S. are paying. We also compare nursing home costs with other senior care options in the city. Lastly, we share some local resources for helping seniors get the care and support they need to remain at home for as long as possible.