This guide gives you the real 2026 numbers for cost of assisted living edmond in Edmond, not generic national averages. Pricing comes from active local providers we work with; it's refreshed every 30 days.
You'll find: monthly ranges, what's included, how Medicaid / Medicare / VA benefits / long-term-care insurance reduce out-of-pocket cost, and a step-by-step on how families typically structure payment over 2–5 years.
What assisted living means — and who it's for
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe.
How Oklahoma regulates it: In Oklahoma, assisted living is licensed by OSDH (the Long Term Care Service) under Title 63 O.S. §1-890.1 (the Continuum of Care & Assisted Living Act) and OAC 310:663. A facility's license can include endorsements — such as memory care — that let residents stay as needs increase. Always verify the exact license and endorsements; they determine how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.
In Edmond specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Edmond's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital, and how quickly you need a spot.
What assisted living costs in Edmond (2026)
Edmond pricing runs $4,350–$5,950/month, above the metro average for the Oklahoma City metro — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential care homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $4,350–$5,950/month
- Memory care: $5,400–$7,600/month
- Residential care home: $2,450–$4,250/month
- In-home care: $29–$37/hour
What lowers the bill in Edmond: a shared room (typically $700–$1,200/mo less), a small residential care home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Oklahoma's SoonerCare / ADvantage Waiver for those who qualify.
Edmond assisted living: by the numbers
14 OSDH-licensed assisted living facilities on file in Edmond; 2 offering memory care. Every figure here is drawn from live the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) licensing records rather than guesswork.
Licensed assisted living providers in Edmond
Selected by OSDH standing. From the state's OSDH Long Term Care Service records (2026). Always confirm the current license and bed count at oklahoma.gov/health first.
With a memory-care designation: 2
| Provider | City | Memory care | OSDH license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Edmond Danforth | Edmond | — | AL5506 |
| Teal Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care | Edmond | Yes | AL5541 |
| Jasmine Estates of Edmond | Edmond | — | AL5598 |
| Lyndale at Edmond | Edmond | — | AL5525 |
| Iris Memory Care of Edmond | Edmond | Yes | AL5547 |
| Touchmark at Coffee Creek | Edmond | — | AL5532 |
| Evergreen Assisted Living of Edmond | Edmond | — | AL5508 |
| Infinite Care Homes | Edmond | — | AL5557 |
| The Veraden | Edmond | — | AL5545 |
| Infinite Care Homes Valencia | Edmond | — | AL5559 |
| Eden Care - Oak Tree | Edmond | — | AL4202 |
| Tealridge Assisted Living | Edmond | — | AL5535 |
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Typically extra: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours. Ask any Edmond provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Edmond
Most Edmond moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Edmond providers have current openings.
Senior care in Edmond, Oklahoma County
Edmond is the metro's affluent north anchor, a city of about 95,000 in northern Oklahoma County with high household incomes, newer master-planned neighborhoods, the University of Central Oklahoma, and a large share of long-tenured homeowners over 65. Anchored by INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital, Edmond is the metro's premium market — the highest-cost city in the region, with upscale assisted living, secured memory care, and continuum-of-care communities serving north-metro retirees.
Nearby hospitals: INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital, OU Health Edmond Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City (nearby), SSM Health St. Anthony (OKC, nearby). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Edmond often shortlist providers a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Edmond, Oak Tree, Coffee Creek, Fairfax, Kickingbird, Cross Timbers.
How Edmond families actually pay for care
Very few families cover senior care from a single source. In Edmond, the typical plan layers several of these, often shifting over a multi-year stay:
- Personal savings & Social Security. Most Oklahoma City metro families self-fund the first 12–24 months from savings, pensions, and monthly Social Security before tapping other sources.
- Long-term-care insurance. If a policy is in force, it can cover a large share of assisted living or home care — check the elimination period and daily benefit cap. Oklahoma's Oklahoma long-term care planning also provides a state long-term-care benefit for eligible workers.
- VA Aid & Attendance. Eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses can receive roughly $1,800–$2,900/month toward care — a major lever in a metro served by the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center).
- SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) long-term care. Oklahoma's SoonerCare long-term care — delivered in the community through the ADvantage Waiver, administered by OSDH Home and Community Services — covers personal care and many community-based services for those who qualify by income and assets. Residential care homes are a common low-cost, Medicaid-contracted setting.
- Home equity. Selling the family home or a reverse mortgage frequently funds sustained care once a parent has moved.
- Family cost-sharing. Siblings often split the monthly gap; a written agreement keeps it fair and durable.
Because Edmond assisted living can run into the thousands per month, mapping the funding plan early — before a crisis — often saves a family tens of thousands of dollars. A free local advisor can tell you which of these you qualify for and which Edmond providers accept SoonerCare (the ADvantage Waiver).
Oklahoma programs worth knowing about
In Oklahoma, senior-care facilities are licensed and inspected by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) through OSDH Long Term Care Service — verify any license and inspection history free at oklahoma.gov/health. Service funding flows through the local Area Agency on Aging; the Oklahoma City metro's are the Areawide Aging Agency for Oklahoma County, the Areawide Aging Agency for Canadian, and Aging & Disability Resources of Cleveland County. Long-term-care help runs through SoonerCare (Medicaid) and the ADvantage Waiver, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman plus OSDH Adult Protective Services protect residents. Our advisors help families use all of these at no cost.
For Edmond families specifically, timing matters as much as choice. Lining up assisted living before a fall or a hospital discharge forces the issue means you choose calmly instead of taking the first open bed. If you're early, that's an advantage — use it.