Memory Care Communities in Casper, Wyoming

Memory care communities in Casper charge about $6,055 per month for care, which is significantly higher than Wyoming’s median rate of $5,211 and the national norm of $5,625. While rates in Cheyenne come in higher at $6,923, other cities in the region have more economically priced care. For example, in Fort Collins, CO, monthly fees are lower than Casper’s norm at $5,000, and in Rapid City, SD, seniors pay $4,893 for care. Additionally, seniors find affordable rates in Idaho Falls, ID, where facilities charge monthly rates of $4,375.

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.

In Casper, memory care facilities charge median monthly rates of $6,055.

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 Wyoming page.

Memory care rates in Casper run high compared to most senior care solutions, with residents paying roughly $6,055 for care. By comparison, agencies charge lower rates of $5,720 for home health care, which includes basic skilled nursing services, and in-home care, which features nonmedical personal care and companionship services. Additionally, assisted living facilities without memory support charge $4,844 for personal care, meals and recreation, although seniors who need 24-hour skilled nursing services and medical monitoring pay higher rates of $8,867 for nursing home care.

The Wyoming Department of Health regulates memory care facilities in Casper and the rest of the state and requires all facilities to obtain a state license before providing care to residents. To obtain licensing, facilities must submit to site inspections and follow rules related to staffing, staff training, care planning and the scope of services they provide.

 

• On a 100-point total crime index, Casper rates 10, meaning it's statistically safer than 10% of U.S. communities. There are approximately 31 crime incidents per 1,000 residents in a year, about 94% of which are property-related. Fortunately, memory care communities promote a safe environment for residents through amenities such as fully enclosed gardens with walking paths that deter off-site wandering and professionally monitored surveillance systems.

 

• The Casper region has moderately clean air, with the American Lung Association giving Natrona County a C for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution levels. Annually, residents experience about six high-ozone days and five high-particle days in which pollution levels may affect the health and comfort of seniors and those with heart or lung conditions. To keep residents comfortable, memory care communities offer indoor activities throughout the year, and many have air purification systems.

 

• Summers in Casper bring clear skies, minimal rainfall and temperatures ranging from 78 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool with daytime highs between 34 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and residents see about 20 inches of snowfall. While extreme temperatures may dip as low as -2 degrees Fahrenheit or go as high as 96 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, memory care communities help residents stay comfortable with amenities such as unit-controlled thermostats.

 

• Wyoming doesn’t have an income tax, meaning seniors in Casper don’t pay state taxes on any retirement income. Additionally, sales taxes are very low, and the state provides full exemptions for prescription medications and food.

 

• Casper has a high score of 60 on the AARP Livability Index compared to the average city score of 48, making it one of the most favorable retirement destinations for seniors. Nearly 75% of hospital patients in this community report being satisfied with their care compared to 69% nationwide. Unlike much of the country, Casper doesn’t report a shortage of healthcare workers. Additionally, it has a reliable public transportation system, and 97% of its facilities and vehicles are ADA-accessible.