Oklahoma Nursing Homes
From Oklahoma City to Lawton, Oklahoma's long-term care facilities offer round-the-clock support and supervision to their many residents. Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities can benefit individuals who need more constant care than can be offered by home care or by a family member. The average cost of residence in an Oklahoma nursing home ranges from $4000 to $6000 per month, making Oklahoma one of the most affordable states for long-term senior care.
Types of Long-Term Care Facilities
The state's nursing homes offer residents 24/7 supervision and support for their residents, helping them with daily routines. Skilled nursing facilities do these things as well, but offer on-site treatment and trained medical specialists on-staff.
Nursing homes may be designated as Special Focus Facilities (SFF). The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the term "Special Focus Facility" to signify that a care facility has received negative evaluations against standards set both federally and by the state of Oklahoma.
Affording Senior Care in a Long-Term Care Facility
Oklahoma residents enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid may plan to use these services to cover the partial cost of care. While Medicare does not typically cover the costs of residence in a long-term care facility, Medicaid may cover some of these costs ion a case-by-case basis. Both Medicare and Medicaid may be accepted by some of Oklahoma's long-term care facilities to cover the associated medical costs of senior care. Individuals and families considering the transition to a nursing facility should consult the staff at that location for information on what services Medicare or Medicaid would cover.