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Assisted Living Communities in Shawnee, OK
Located in central Oklahoma, Shawnee is an Old West-inspired city, featuring an array of museums, galleries and boutiques to explore. It houses assisted living facilities, offering care for a monthly rate of $4,800. This lands higher than Oklahoma's statewide average of $3,855 and the national median of $4,500.
Our directory below offers 109 reviews reviews of Shawnee's assisted living communities, with an overall average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars, to help seniors find quality local care options and access services aligning with their needs.
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Angela
4.0
Review of Brookdale Shawnee Oklahoma
I went to Brookdale Shawnee Oklahoma, but cost-wise, that was not going to work for us. The facilities seemed very nice and the staff was very nice as well. The rooms were very nice, easily...
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Sally Jo
5.0
Review of Avonlea Cottage of Shawnee
I toured Avonlea Cottage of Shawnee. It was very nice. It's small. They have 15 or 16 residents. But I'm waiting to hear back from them with the prices. The girl wasn't there yesterday when I went...
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Susan
5.0
Review of Primrose Retirement Community of Shawnee
I placed my mom in the Primrose Retirement Community of Shawnee. They have been awesome. Everyone there is just so welcoming and friendly, and they give my mom so much attention. All of them from...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Seniors in Shawnee pay $4,800 per month for assisted living, which lands about 24% higher than Oklahoma's statewide average and 6.7% higher than the national median. Enid also carries lower costs than Shawnee at $3,980, as does Tulsa at $3,855. In Lawton, seniors pay about 25.8% less for care, while Marietta offers one of the lowest costs in the state at $3,500.
Shawnee
$4,800
Oklahoma
$3,855
US
$4,500
Enid
$3,980
Tulsa
$3,855
Lawton
$3,561
Marietta
$3,500
Paying for Assisted Living in Shawnee
Assisted living in Shawnee costs about $4,800 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Shawnee
Eligible Shawnee seniors avoid hefty out-of-pocket bills for assisted living facilities by enrolling in the ADvantage waiver program or the State Plan Personal Care program. Both programs require enrollment in an Oklahoma Medicaid plan.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living serves as one of the cheapest senior care options in Shawnee, offering residential personal care assistance for $4,800 per month. However, adult day health care offers daytime-only activities and supervision for a lower price of $1,593. Seniors who prefer to age in place can access support with daily living tasks, including dressing and meal preparation, with home care, for about 3.3% more than assisted living or skilled nursing services, such as wound care and medical equipment maintenance, with home health care for 4.3% more. For 24-hour medical supervision and care, nursing homes present an ideal solution. Residents pay a higher rate of $5,551 for a semi-private room.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,005
Adult Day Health Care
$1,593
Assisted Living Facility
$4,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,551
Note: Data for Shawnee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oklahoma City, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Shawnee
Shawnee 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 Shawnee, please visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Shawnee
Shawnee Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Oklahoma are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page for more information about these laws.
