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Memory care in Shawnee, OK

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Shawnee
Licensed capacity
60
across all 1
Adults 65+
4,991
Census estimate for Shawnee
Within 25 miles
3
of the center of Shawnee
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Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health - Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Special Care Disclosure table (Oct 13, 2026), as of Oct 13, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Shawnee (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Shawnee

Counting neighboring towns, there are 3 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Shawnee, 2 more than in Shawnee itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Shawnee

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Memory care in Shawnee at a glance

Shawnee has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from Oklahoma State Department of Health - Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Special Care Disclosure table (Oct 13, 2026) records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Shawnee, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Oklahoma State Department of Health about a licensed community, or the Oklahoma long-term care ombudsman at (405) 521-67342.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Oklahoma

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Oklahoma Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Oklahoma Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (405-523-4000).7
Medicare counseling
Oklahoma’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-763-2828.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Shawnee

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Pottawatomie County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Pottawatomie County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    COEDD Area Agency on Aging LTC Ombudsman Program2

    (405) 273-6410

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Pottawatomie County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Oklahoma Adult Protective Services

    800-522-3511

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-763-2828

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs7

    405-523-4000

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Oklahoma Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Oklahoma.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Shawnee

How many memory care communities are in Shawnee, OK?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Shawnee, OK, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Shawnee there are 3.

How many residents can memory care communities in Shawnee serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 60 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 4,991 adults age 65 and older live in Shawnee.

Do memory care communities in Shawnee have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Oklahoma?

The Oklahoma State Department of Health licenses memory care in Oklahoma. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Shawnee?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Pottawatomie County, call (405) 273-6410. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Oklahoma Adult Protective Services at 800-522-3511.

Are there memory care communities near Shawnee?

Nearby cities with listings include Midwest City (2, 22.8 mi), Norman (4, 23.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Shawnee

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Oklahoma State Department of Health - Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Special Care Disclosure table (Oct 13, 2026), Oct 13, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Shawnee (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Shawnee (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Oklahoma State Department of Health, Health Facility Systems: Oklahoma State Department of Health - Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Special Care Disclosure table (Oct 13, 2026). oklahoma.gov/health/services/licensing-inspections/long-term-care-service/health-facility-systems.html Accessed Oct 13, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.