Shawnee Independent Living

For seniors looking for a low cost of living index, they need look no further than our list of 26 assisted living facility options for Shawnee, Oklahoma. With a score 12 points below the national average for cost of living, the Shawnee assisted living facilities are an excellent choice. Shawnee is located only 30 miles east of Oklahoma City and has a population of nearly 30,000. Shawnee assisted living facilities have ideal access to four health care facilities locally and many more in the metro area.

Shawnee, a community that values education, is home to Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory’s University and provides many activities such as music, art and theater events available for seniors to attend. At the same time, Shawnee has a 15% population of those 65 years or older and provides opportunities that appeal to seniors. Other options for senior care in this area are independent living, residential in-home care, and continuing care retirement communities.

Genworth Financial, in a recent national survey, found that the average cost of a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility in the Shawnee area is $2520 per month, while a private room in a nursing home would be $4357 per month. Other options, such as in-home senior care would average $3432 per month. For those looking for senior care, but who do not need the intensive care of a nursing home, an assisted living facility, providing a safe environment, companionship, and social opportunities, remains a reasonably priced choice.

While Shawnee assisted living can provide assistance with the activities of daily living, many seniors remain active and search for cultural, entertainment, outdoor or shopping opportunities to improve the quality of life. This area of Oklahoma offers four museums including the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art and the Cultural Heritage Center which presents exhibits of the Potawatomie culture, nine parks for outdoor activities, a walking trail and four wellness centers to aid seniors in staying physically fit, four shopping centers, three area theater programs--the Shawnee Little Theater and two theater programs at the universities--and the Shawnee Warriors, a semi-professional football team. Firelake Casino is located nearby on Interstate 40, and the Heart of Oklahoma Exhibition Center locally hosts an annual youth finals rodeo.

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