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Split across Rogers and Tulsa Counties, Owasso and its 4,176 seniors are located about 14 miles northeast of the heart of Tulsa. Redbud Valley Nature Preserve and Mohawk Park are ideal for seniors who appreciate nature and the outdoors, and with Tulsa such a short drive away, seniors have convenient access to exciting cultural destinations such as the Philbrook Museum of Art, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and the Greenwood Cultural Center. However, with immersive performances at the community theater, the Owasso Historical Museum’s thought-provoking exhibits and the town’s numerous restaurants, seniors have plenty of ways to stay busy without visiting the city.
Within Owasso and nearby towns, seniors can choose between five assisted living communities. While costs can vary depending on an individual’s required level of care, living preferences and other factors, seniors can expect to pay around $4,519 a month, roughly 5% above the national median cost of care.
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Owasso’s $4,519 average monthly cost of assisted living is $769 higher than the statewide median and $219 above the national figure. Missouri is the least expensive of the bordering states, with the majority of its seniors paying about $750 less than Oklahoma’s.
At $5,090 a month, Kansas’s average cost of assisted living is $1,340 above Oklahoma’s statewide average and $571 above Owasso’s median cost of care, making it the most costly nearby state for assisted living.
While Owasso has the highest cost of assisted living in Oklahoma, seniors in nearby Wichita, KS, pay an average of $649 more per month. Oklahoma’s most affordable cities for assisted living are Enid and Lawton where seniors spend around $2,960 and $3,490 a month, respectively.
Note: Data for Owasso was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tulsa, was used instead.
Under SoonerCare, Oklahoma’s Medicaid system, the ADvantage Waiver Program is the primary way seniors can get the government to pay for their assisted living expenses. Although the home and community-based services program will directly cover assisted living expenses, seniors must require a nursing facility level of care to qualify. Learn more about SoonerCare and other options for financial assistance on our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Owasso Community Center | (918) 272-3903 | Staff at the Owasso Community Center manage a full slate of senior programs designed to help the city’s older adults enhance their physical, mental and social well-being. Chair yoga classes, Alzheimer’s caregiver meetings, music lessons and performances, and on-site respite care are some of the events and activities the Owasso Community Center hosts. |
| INCOG Area Agency on Aging | (918) 579-9477 | The I.A.A.A. offers numerous free services including health insurance counseling, nutrition education and legal services. Through its partners, the agency also offers transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (918) 579-9477 | Managed by the I.A.A.A., the L.T.C. Ombudsman Program advocates for the rights and needs of seniors in assisted living and other long-term care facilities. The program’s volunteers can help seniors determine which assisted living community accepts their form of health insurance in addition to finding a facility that’s equipped to handle their medical needs. The L.T.C. Ombudsman Program also steps in when seniors have complaints about the quality of care they’re receiving or concerns about financial agreements with long-term care providers. |
| Oklahoma Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program | (405) 521-4089 | The Oklahoma S.F.M.N.P. makes it easy for Owasso’s low-income seniors to access fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, helping them eat healthier and save money on grocery bills as they move into an assisted living environment. Seniors who meet income requirements receive E.B.T. cards, letting them purchase locally grown foods without any personal expense. To apply, seniors should contact the I.A.A.A. |
| Owasso Golden Agers | (918) 272-3903 | The Owasso Golden Agers is a nonprofit organization run by seniors who aspire to promote the well-being of older adults in Owasso. The organization is made up entirely of volunteers who help with fundraising and organizing programs such as health care screenings and social events. The O.G.A. meets at the Owasso Community Center. |
Oklahoma’s assisted living facilities must adhere to the laws stated in the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act, which was developed by the Oklahoma Department of Health. Visit our Assisted Living in Oklahoma page for more information on the state’s rules and regulations for long-term care facilities.
