Memory Care Communities in Norman, Oklahoma

Monthly memory care costs in Norman are $375 higher than the national average and $1,181 higher than the state average. In fact, Norman and the surrounding area have some of the highest memory care costs in the state. For example, monthly memory care costs are lower in Enid, Tulsa and Lawton by $1,025, $1,181 and $1,549, respectively. 

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

While exact costs vary based on services and amenities, the average cost of memory care services in Norman, OK, is $6,000 per month.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page.

Due to the high level of care, memory care services are typically more expensive than assisted living care. For instance, assisted living costs in Norman are $1,200 per month lower than memory care. The most affordable senior care option is adult health day care, which averages $1,593 per month. Seniors who wish to remain in their homes may benefit from in-home care or home health care, both of which are about $1,000 per month more affordable than memory care. Seniors requiring round-the-clock skilled nursing care may need nursing home services, which average $5,551 per month for a shared room.

The Long-Term Care Service of Protective Health Services section of the Oklahoma State Department of Health is responsible for licensing and regulating memory care facilities in the state. It conducts annual inspections, investigates complaints and offers provider training throughout the year.

• Seniors living in Norman have access to numerous health care facilities, including the Norman Regional Hospital and Norman Regional HealthPlex Heart Hospital. Additionally, Norman’s close proximity to the state’s capital provides access to even more options, such as the INTEGRIS Health Community Hospital - Moore and the AMG Specialty Hospital.
• The cost of living in Norman is lower than the national average but slightly higher than the state average. Based on a 100-point scale, the cost of living in Norman is 87 compared to the national average of 100 and the state average of 82.
• The violent crime rate in Norman is significantly lower than the national rate. Using a 100-point scale, Norman rates 14.7 in comparison to the national average of 22.7. On the other hand, the property crime rate in Norman of 40.9 is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4, though it has decreased over the last few years. Memory care facilities have abundant security measures to help keep residents safe.
• The average temperature in Norman is a pleasant 61 degrees, with average summer highs of 93 and winter lows of 27. While the city sees an average of 237 sunny days during the year compared to the national average of 205, it also experiences an average of 40 inches of rain, which is slightly more than the average U.S. city receives. Snow is minimal in Norman, averaging only 5 inches per year.
• While the Oklahoma income tax rate of 5% is slightly higher than the national average state tax rate of 4.6%, Social Security income and a portion of pension and retirement payments are exempt.