Assisted living is a wonderful option for seniors who enjoy a social atmosphere, where they can also receive assistance with their activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing or grooming. In Wyoming, the median monthly cost of assisted living across A Place for Mom’s partner communities is $3,300, which adds up to $39,600 annually.[01] This is more expensive than the cost of independent living in the state, but comparable to the cost of memory care.
We've used the facility at Point Frontier in Cheyenne 3 times for respite while I took a break from full time caregiving. Price has gone up now at Point Frontier. My husband's Parkinson's is pretty far...
i spent some time in one of their transition rooms while transitioning from a therapy center to my home. A beautiful location, extremely clean and inviting. Very tastefully decorated. Comfortable beds and a...
We've used the facility at Point Frontier in Cheyenne 3 times for respite while I took a break from full time caregiving. Price has gone up now at Point Frontier. My husband's Parkinson's is pretty far...
One of the most remarkable aspects of Greeley Village is its comprehensive approach to care. The community offers a range of services, including assistance with daily activities, medication management, and...
Aspens was good. Aspens was able to effectively and professionally manage dad from the get-go, where others had never been able to. They were knowledgeable and capable. [name removed] was always available...
My sister has been in Garden Square for fifteen years, She calls the assisted living facility Home, we are fortunate to have a kind and understanding staff from administrator, to nurses looking after her. ...
The best thing I like about Beehive of Sheridan is the home atmosphere. You have a nice room, living area, etc. It's small and it's homey because of the size, which we love. It's a very comfortable...
it's an awesome place!
The staff and managers are professional, caring, and helpful. They also give you a choice of food if you don't like the menu. It is also in a quiet neighborhood and the grocery store and pharmacy are walking...
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A Place for Mom partners with assisted living communities across Wyoming, which allows us to collect proprietary cost data on these facilities. Seniors who moved to our partner Wyoming assisted living communities in 2002 – 2023 paid between $2,500 and $4,660 per month. Across the country, the average monthly cost of assisted living is approximately $5,200 per month, making Wyoming one of the more affordable states for assisted living.[01]
Many things can affect the total cost of assisted living. In Wyoming, which has an overall lower cost of living, it’s not uncommon to pay a little less than the national average. Level of care is another important factor — seniors who need more assistance will often pay more for assisted living.
The following factors may also affect your loved one’s monthly costs:
With a wide range of costs and changes in price as care needs change, it’s not surprising to learn that many seniors and their families combine several payment options to cover the cost.
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When helping your loved one choose how to pay for care, it’s important to understand that more options are available the sooner they start planning. Some payment options, such as long-term care insurance or veterans benefits, may have a waiting period before benefits begin. It’s especially important to plan out your payment sources for the first few months of care. For another look at the payment methods commonly used by those at our partner care facilities, you can also visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay refers to any assets your loved one has that can be used to pay for assisted living, such as savings or home equity.
Senior veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible for veterans benefits that can help pay for assisted living. If your loved one is a veteran, encourage them to work with a benefits counselor as they research their options. Many times, seniors may either assume that they’re ineligible for benefits, or may not know all of the benefits available to them. Working with a counselor can make this process easier and will help ensure that they’ve applied for everything they can.
In Wyoming, seniors can visit the following governmental resources to receive benefits guidance:
Veterans service organizations (VSOs) can also help senior veterans with advocacy and benefit applications. In Wyoming, seniors can find assistance through local chapters of the following VSOs:
Medicaid is the state health insurance program for low-income individuals. It’s jointly funded by the federal and state governments, so Medicaid programs look a little different in each state. While Wyoming Medicaid doesn’t pay for the room and board aspect of assisted living, it can help cover some of the medically necessary care costs through waiver programs. In particular, eligible seniors receiving Medicaid may want to apply for the Community Choices Waiver (CCW), which gives seniors more options for where they receive necessary care.
Seniors can also receive other forms of assistance through various Wyoming Medicaid programs. For example, seniors who also qualify for Medicare can check out the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) and Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) programs to help them save on their health care costs. For additional Medicaid assistance and advocacy, seniors can reach out to the Wyoming long-term care ombudsman program.
Many seniors enroll in Medicare, a federal health insurance program for seniors over 65, once they become eligible. Medicare won’t cover all assisted living costs, but may help lower a senior’s overall bill by paying for some of the medically necessary aspects of care. To find out what Medicare will and won’t cover, seniors can request information at Wyoming’s Social Security Administration office. The Wyoming long-term care ombudsman program also offers advocacy and assistance to seniors receiving long-term care.
Some helpful resources and programs for Medicare beneficiaries include:
In Wyoming, assisted living communities are licensed through the Department of Health, Office of Healthcare Licensing and Surveys. Assisted living facilities are required to provide partial assistance with personal care, infrequent mobility assistance, and limited incontinence care. Assisted living communities can’t provide total assistance with dressing or bathing or more frequent mobility assistance.[02]
Communities are required to conduct a new assessment for all new residents at least one week before they move in as well as ongoing yearly assessments. Wyoming doesn’t have a mandated staff-to-resident ratio, but does require that staff be able to meet the needs of all residents. Additionally, either a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified nursing assistant should be awake and available 24-hours per day.[02]
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Wyoming is rated as highly accessible to the public. However, Wyoming was marked down on some criteria, including for inspections that occur infrequently (every 3 years). Wyoming is also one of a handful of states that don’t have the authority to fine an assisted living community.
For a basic listing of licensed assisted living communities reference Wyoming’s Health Care Facilities Directory, which is available as a PDF file or an Excel spreadsheet. The following steps can help you to access a specific facility’s records.
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division. (2020, August 24). Chapter 12: program administration of assisted living facilities.
Overview of assisted living in WY
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