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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY has 5 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,616/mo. That's above the Wyoming state median by about 5%.

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Median monthly price, Cheyenne

$5,616/mo

Estimated range $4,607 – $5,860

● Cheyenne $5,616 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Cheyenne

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingCheyenneWyomingNational
25th percentile$4,607/mo$5,083/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,616/mo$5,325/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,860/mo$5,788/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Cheyenne runs about $49 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$4,205
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$9,250
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$35,318

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Cheyenne.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Cheyenne runs about $3,466 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Cheyenne has 6 such properties. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $9,250 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,616 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Cheyenne assisted living median of $5,616 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $9,250 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Cheyenne run about $10,458 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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5 assisted living communities in Cheyenne

What assisted living looks like in Cheyenne

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Cheyenne has 50 beds. They range from 16 to 100.

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Free local help worth saving

Cheyenne, in Laramie County, has about 65,239 residents. About 11,886 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $78,839.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Wyoming Aging Division — Community Living Section307-777-7995health.wyo.gov

    Statewide SUA/AAA for Wyoming’s single PSA (covers Cheyenne). Contact from WDH Community Living.

  • Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Wyoming State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center1-800-442-2766adrcwyoming.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Cheyenne VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Cheyenne.

  • Community Choices Waiver (CCW)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

  • Veterans options in Cheyenne

    1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Cheyenne more expensive than the rest of Wyoming?

Cheyenne's median assisted living cost is about 5% higher than the Wyoming state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Wyoming → · Assisted Living cost across Wyoming → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Cheyenne: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers