Cost of Oklahoma Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in Oklahoma is $2,000 per month

The range of costs is from $1,500 to $2,600 per month

This data is based on 3 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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Oklahoma Assisted Living Information

Oklahoma defines an assisted living facility as an assisted living center providing supporting services to two or more people who need help with personal care and supervision, transfer, ambulation, or medical care.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

Each assisted living provider can determine their facility’s scope of care, which may include Alzheimer’s units, medication administration, help with personal care, intermittent nursing services, help with ambulation or transfer, and help with cognitive orientation. A hospice or home health care agency may provide additional services as needed, but are hired by the resident and in accordance with orders given by the resident’s physician.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Admission Requirements

In an Oklahoma assisted living facility, a resident cannot be permitted who needs more care than the facility can reasonably provide. If a resident might be a threat to himself or others, if he or she needs chemical or physical restraints, or if the facility feels that they cannot meet the resident’s needs for privacy or dignity, then the facility may not admit the person as a resident.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

A written plan must be in place for all residents and must be reviewed quarterly by a licensed health care professional. If both the facility and the resident do not agree on the accommodations in the care plan, then the facility is allowed to terminate the residence of the client.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

Administration of medication is permitted by unlicensed staff although they must receive training in a program that has been reviewed and approved by the Ohio Department of Health.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Facility Requirements

The design of the facility shall be effective to meet the mental and physical needs of the residents, allowing no more than two residents per room, and full bathrooms must be available for every four residents.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

Direct care staff must be sufficient in number to meet the needs of the residents. All staff must undergo a background check, and direct care staff must all be trained in CPR and first aid. CNA’s must be under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. An administrator of the assisted living facility must have a nursing home administrator's license, a residential care home administrator's certificate of training, or a nationally recognized assisted living certificate of training and competency which has been approved by the Ohio Department of Health.

Oklahoma Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

A Medicaid waiver certification program for assisted living centers was initiated in Oklahoma in 2009.

Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

If an Oklahoma assisted living facility has an Alzheimer’s unit, then certain written disclosures are required. Additionally, staff who work in the unit must have specific training for working with that population. At least one specially trained staff person must be present in the unit at all times. Additional policies apply to these units.

Oklahoma Department of Health, Protective Health Services