Assisted Living Communities in Ardmore, Oklahoma

Assisted Living costs in Ardmore start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Ardmore and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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 city of Ardmore holds several titles that reflect the perks of living there, including #1 Small Town With Big Opportunities and a spot on Hugh Bayless' list of the 50 Best Towns in America. This small city has two assisted living facilities to accommodate seniors — 15.3 percent of Ardmore's population . Elderly residents looking for additional options can head to Oklahoma City, where there are 51 assisted living communities scattered throughout the area. The Oklahoma Department of Health's Health Facility Systems regulates the care, cleanliness and procedures of these and all other assisted living facilities in the state.

• Ardmore weather remains mild year round, with the average temperature sitting at a comfortable 63.6. Between December and February, the city averages 1 inch of snow per month, but winter's average highs still remain in the 50s.
  
  
• When ranked on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the best, Ardmore gets a 50.4 for air quality. This is slightly better than the U.S. average of 58.4, but a score like this may still impact seniors with respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. 
  
  
• Common living expenses cost less in Ardmore than they do in other parts of Oklahoma and the United States. Ardmore's cost of living index is 76 on a 100-point scale, which is eight points lower than Oklahoma's average and 24 points lower than the U.S. average.
  
  
• Safety is a concern in Ardmore; the city is only safer than 4 percent of other U.S. cities. There is a 1 in 170 chance of falling prey to violence in Ardmore, which is higher than Oklahoma's average. Property crime rates are also high; Ardmore residents have a one in 20 chance of experiencing a property crime.
  
  
• Public transportation is limited, but SORTS vehicles transport Ardmore residents around the area between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Seniors pay a discounted rate of $0.75 for in-city rides and $3.00 for rides to other parts of the county.
  
  
• The Ardmore area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Mercy Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.