Care Cost in Wyoming
2026 average monthly costs for assisted living, nursing homes, memory care, home care, and adult day services in Wyoming.
Monthly Care Costs
Home Care
$8,771/mo
$105,252 per year
Home care services in Wyoming include personal care aides and home health aides who help seniors age in place with assistance for bathing, meals, and mobility. In-home caregivers in Wyoming offer a flexible alternative to facility-based care.
Adult Day Care
$3,286/mo
$39,432 per year
Adult day care programs in Wyoming offer structured daytime activities, socialization, and health monitoring — providing essential respite for family caregivers. Adult day services in Wyoming are among the most affordable long-term care options available.
Assisted Living
$5,325/mo
$63,900 per year
Assisted living facilities in Wyoming provide personal care, meals, and medication management for seniors who need daily support but not round-the-clock medical attention. Assisted living costs in Wyoming typically cover a private room, housekeeping, and access to social activities.
Memory Care(Est.)
$6,700/mo
$80,400 per year
Memory care facilities in Wyoming provide specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. These secured communities offer structured routines, cognitive therapies, and 24-hour supervision. Memory care costs in Wyoming are estimated at approximately 1.25× the assisted living rate.
Nursing Home (Semi-Private)
$9,916/mo
$118,992 per year
Skilled nursing facilities in Wyoming offer 24-hour medical supervision, rehabilitation therapy, and long-term care for seniors with complex health needs. Nursing home costs in Wyoming reflect round-the-clock licensed nursing staff and specialized medical equipment. This rate reflects a semi-private room.
Nursing Home (Private Room)
$10,923/mo
$131,076 per year
A private room in a Wyoming nursing home offers greater privacy and comfort for residents requiring 24-hour skilled nursing care. In Wyoming, a private room costs about 10% more than a semi-private room (the 2025 CareScout Cost of Care Survey).
How costs vary across Wyoming
Cheyenne has Wyoming's most facility options, and Casper serves as a central regional hub. Jackson has the highest costs, while Sheridan has moderate pricing. Gillette and Rock Springs demand can fluctuate, and many rural communities have no local long-term care facilities. Compare home-based support through the Community Choices Waiver with residential care, and check both local caregiver availability and the distance to the nearest facility before making plans.
Read the full Wyoming planning guideAnnual Cost Breakdown
| Care Type | Monthly | Annual | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $8,771 | $105,252 | $6,673 | +31% |
| Adult Day Care | $3,286 | $39,432 | $2,058 | +60% |
| Assisted Living | $5,325 | $63,900 | $6,200 | -14% |
| Memory Care(Est.) | $6,700 | $80,400 | $7,800 | -14% |
| Nursing Home (Semi-Private) | $9,916 | $118,992 | $9,581 | +3% |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $10,923 | $131,076 | $10,798 | +1% |
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (released March 2026)
Cost Projections
Estimated future monthly costs based on a 3% annual care cost inflation rate.
| Care Type | Today | In 5 Years | In 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $8,771 | $10,168 | $11,787 |
| Adult Day Care | $3,286 | $3,809 | $4,416 |
| Assisted Living | $5,325 | $6,173 | $7,156 |
| Memory Care(Est.) | $6,700 | $7,767 | $9,004 |
| Nursing Home (Semi-Private) | $9,916 | $11,495 | $13,326 |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $10,923 | $12,663 | $14,680 |
* Projections are estimates based on historical care cost inflation trends. Actual costs may vary.
Total Cost of Care Over Time
Cumulative cost if care begins today, including 3% annual inflation. These totals show what families in Wyoming can expect to pay over multi-year care periods.
| Care Type | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $325,323 | $558,797 | $1,206,596 |
| Adult Day Care | $121,880 | $209,350 | $452,044 |
| Assisted Living | $197,509 | $339,254 | $732,542 |
| Memory Care | $248,508 | $426,855 | $921,696 |
| Nursing Home (Semi-Private) | $367,792 | $631,745 | $1,364,110 |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $405,143 | $695,900 | $1,502,639 |
* Cumulative totals assume continuous care starting today with 3% annual inflation compounding each year.
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Monthly Cost Today
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Don't rush to sell the home
Bridge loans, HELOCs, and reverse mortgages can fund care without selling.
Care costs rise 3–5% annually
Factor long-term inflation into all planning models.
Medicaid lookback is 5 years
Planning must begin well before care is needed to protect assets.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (updated March 2026)
* AK NH Private Room: A Place For Mom. ADC — DE: Genworth; DC: PayingForSeniorCare; ID: MedicaidLongTermCare.org; SD: Genworth; VT: VT Adult Services Div.; WV: CareCostIndex.com.
Key Insights for Wyoming
Updated October 2026Assisted living in Wyoming costs $5,325/month in 2026 — 14% below the national median of $6,200.
A semi-private nursing home room in Wyoming runs $9,916/month, 3% above the national median of $9,581.
In-home care in Wyoming averages $8,771/month for roughly 44 hrs/week ($46/hr) — 31% above the national median.
The most affordable long-term care option in Wyoming is adult day care at $3,286/month.
Memory care in Wyoming runs about $6,700/month — roughly 25% above the assisted living rate, the typical industry markup (CareScout does not publish memory care data separately).
A private nursing home room in Wyoming costs $10,923/month — 1% above the national median of $10,798.
Medicaid in Wyoming can cover nursing home care for applicants under the $2,982/month income limit (2026); see the Wyoming Medicaid guide for asset rules.
How to Pay for Long-Term Care in Wyoming
Families in Wyoming have several options to help cover the cost of senior care.
Wyoming Medicaid
Wyoming Medicaid is administered by the Wyoming Department of Health.
- Community Choices Waiver (CCW): Offers community support for people who need nursing home-level care, including skilled nursing, meals, and assisted living services.
Wyoming requires a Miller Trust (Qualified Income Trust) if your income is over the limit for nursing home or waiver Medicaid.
Read the Wyoming Medicaid guideVeterans Benefits
The VA Aid and Attendance benefit can provide up to $2,424/month for single veterans (or $2,874/month with a spouse) in Wyoming to help pay for assisted living, nursing home care, or in-home caregivers.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance policies purchased before care is needed can cover a significant portion of assisted living, nursing home, and home care costs in Wyoming.
Personal Savings & Home Equity
Many Wyoming families use a combination of retirement savings, Social Security income, and home equity (through reverse mortgages or home sales) to fund long-term care.
Who to call in Wyoming
- Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- 307-287-7757
Help with resident rights, complaints, and care-quality concerns in nursing homes and assisted living.
- Adult Protective Services
To reach Adult Protective Services in Wyoming, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
- Wyoming Area Agencies on Aging
Find local aging services for benefits counseling, caregiver support, and care-planning resources.
View Wyoming's Area Agencies on Aging list
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming Care Costs
The average cost of assisted living in Wyoming is $5,325 per month, or $63,900 per year. This is 14% below the national average of $6,200 per month. Assisted living facilities in Wyoming typically include personal care, meals, medication management, and social activities.
Nursing home care in Wyoming costs an average of $9,916 per month for a semi-private room. A private room runs $10,923 per month, or $131,076 per year. Wyoming nursing home costs are above the national average of $9,581 per month for a semi-private room. Medicare only covers short rehab stays. For long stays, most families pay privately until savings run low, then Medicaid steps in.
Yes, Wyoming is more expensive than average for long-term care, with costs approximately 11% above the national average. The most expensive option is nursing home care at $9,916 per month. Families should explore Medicaid, VA benefits, and long-term care insurance to help manage these costs.
There are several ways to pay for nursing home and long-term care in Wyoming: (1) Medicaid — Wyoming's Medicaid program covers nursing home care for eligible residents who meet income and asset limits. (2) Medicare — covers short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay, but not long-term custodial care. (3) Long-term care insurance — if purchased in advance, policies can help cover assisted living, nursing home, and home care costs. (4) Veterans benefits — the VA Aid and Attendance benefit helps eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for care. (5) Personal savings and assets — many families use a combination of savings, home equity, and retirement funds.
The most affordable long-term care option in Wyoming is adult day care at $3,286 per month, followed by assisted living at $5,325 per month. Adult day care provides daytime supervision, activities, and meals while allowing seniors to return home in the evening — making it a popular choice for families with a caregiver at home.
Yes, Wyoming's Community Choices Waiver includes assisted living for eligible people who need nursing home-level care. Its participant-directed option allows people to choose certain family members, including adult children, as caregivers. A waiting list may apply, so ask about availability when planning care.
Start with your local Area Agency on Aging for benefits counseling, caregiver support, and help finding community services. LTCareNav's Wyoming Area Agencies on Aging list helps you find local care-planning resources. For questions about resident rights or concerns about nursing home or assisted living care, contact the Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 307-287-7757.
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Create Free AccountSource: CareScout Cost of Care Survey, July–November 2025, released March 2026 (Genworth/CareScout). Monthly NH figures = annual ÷ 12 (365-day basis). Non-medical caregiver = 44 hrs/week × 52 weeks ÷ 12. Memory care is an estimate (assisted living x 1.25). CareScout does not publish memory care data.