5 Assisted Living Communities in Norman, Oklahoma

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,339 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 6 assisted living facilities in Norman and 24 in surrounding areas.

The Cost of Senior Care in Norman, OK

• Assisted Living: $3,339
• Nursing Home Care: $4,958
• In-home Care: $3,432
• Adult Day Health Services: $1,300

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Norman is $661 less than the national average of $4,000 and similar to the state average of $3,325. Norman is one of the most expensive cities in the state for assisted living, second only to Tulsa at $3,488. Costs here are significantly more expensive than in the smaller community of Enid ($2,860), but only slightly above the comparably sized city of Lawton ($3,238). 

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Norman, so data for nearby Oklahoma City was used.

 

Oklahoma Medicaid, called SoonerCare, is available to low-income residents including families with children, pregnant women, the elderly, those with disabilities and women under age 65 being treated for breast or cervical cancer. The program covers part or all of the cost of a wide range of health care services, such as doctor visits, inpatient hospital services, prescriptions, transportation and nursing home care. SoonerCare is administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and it’s an entitlement program that provides assistance to everyone who meets these qualification requirements: 

• Oklahoma resident

• U.S. citizen or qualified alien 

• Monthly income of no more than $2,250 for an individual or $4,500 for a couple

• No more than $2,000 in countable resources

Income from all sources counts. Certain assets, such as a primary home valued under $585,000 and an automobile are exempt. To apply for SoonerCare, visit the OHCA website or call (800) 987-7767. ADvantage Waiver Program The ADvantage Waiver program is available to seniors who need long-term nursing home care but wish to live in their own home. Seniors also have the option of receiving services in an assisted living facility. Covered support and services may include case management, adult day health care, transportation, hospice care, personal care assistance, disposable medical supplies and specialized medical equipment. This waiver is not an entitlement, and there may be a waiting list. To qualify,  residents must:

• Meet the financial requirements for SoonerCare

• Be 65 or older or designated by the SSA as a disabled adult

• Require a nursing facility level of care as determined by the Aging Services Division

• Not have a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or intellectual disability

• Reside in their own home or a homelike noninstitutional setting

• Have needs that can be safely met with provided services

To apply for the waiver, contact the Norman Department of Human Services office or call (800) 435-4711.

State Supplemental Payment Oklahoma provides a state supplemental payment to residents who are aged, blind or disabled and living in an independent living arrangement. Individuals may receive up to $42 per month. To qualify for SPP benefit payments, applicants must:

• Be eligible for SSI benefits due to age or disability

• Not be a resident of a government run facility 

• Not be a long-term patient in a psychiatric facility

• Meet the federal SSI countable resource limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple

• Meet the federal SSI income limit of $771 per month for an individual or $1,157 per month for a couple

For more information or to apply for SPP benefits, contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at (877) 751-2972.

Cleveland County’s robust VA health system helps elderly veterans live full, healthy lives. The South Oklahoma City VA Clinic offers comprehensive health services including physical and mental health care, telehealth, prescriptions, laboratory and nutritional counseling. The Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation assists senior veterans with the complex process of applying for VA pensions and benefits. South Oklahoma City VA Clinic
7919 Mid-America Blvd., Third Floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73135
(405) 855-6000 Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation
1268 N Interstate Dr., Norman, OK 73072
(406) 550-8806

Aging agencies in Norman help older area residents navigate the myriad services available to them. They connect seniors with programs for nutritious meals, transportation, housekeeping assistance and respite care, as well as legal advice and long-term care planning. Aging Services, Inc.
1179 E Main St., Norman, OK 73071
(405) 321-3200 Areawide Agency on Aging, Inc.
4101 Perimeter Center Dr., Suite 310, Oklahoma City, OK  73112
(405) 943-8500

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