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Wyoming Assisted Living by the Numbers
The Wyoming partner network spans 3 cities, led by Casper and Gillette.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Wyoming
The Wyoming median for assisted living is $5,325 a month ($63,900 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 14% below the national median of $6,200. For a Wyoming veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $1,480 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Wyoming median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,325 | $6,200 | 72% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $8,771 | $6,673 | 44% |
| Adult day care | $3,286 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $9,916 | $9,581 | 39% |
| Nursing home, private room | $10,923 | $10,798 | 35% |
Statewide medians for Wyoming from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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At the Wyoming median of $5,325 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 72% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Wyoming veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
40,253 Wyoming Veterans, and Many Families Who Don’t Know About This Benefit
Wyoming is home to 40,253 veterans, 20,053 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Wyoming, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Wyoming
Patriot Angels works with 4 Wyoming assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
Among Wyoming partners, the most common operators are Primrose Retirement Communities (3), Ridgeline Management Company (1).
Featured Wyoming Partners
How Wyoming Licenses Assisted Living
Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys (WDH) licenses assisted living facilities in Wyoming. License categories in Wyoming:
- Assisted Living Facility
- Secured dementia units
What it means for your family: Wyoming assisted living facilities with secured dementia units must meet added requirements. One of our 4 Wyoming partners also offers memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Wyoming community, check its record in the WDH licensing page.
How Wyoming Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Community Choices Waiver
The Community Choices Waiver can cover assisted living services for eligible members.
Aid & Attendance in Wyoming
The benefit is paid to the Wyoming veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Wyoming home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Wyoming parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Wyoming City
3 Wyoming cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Wyoming Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Wyoming?
The Wyoming statewide median is $5,325 a month, or $63,900 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Wyoming?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Wyoming assisted living bill, about 72% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Wyoming?
Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys.
Does Wyoming Medicaid cover assisted living?
Community Choices Waiver: The Community Choices Waiver can cover assisted living services for eligible members.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Wyoming?
4 assisted living partners in 3 cities.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Wyoming numbers and partners.
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