Wyoming with its 97,914 square miles is the 9th largest state in the Union with a general population of approximately 515,000 of which 12.2% are 65 years and older. Seventeen of Wyoming ’s 23 counties have fewer than 6 people per square mile, which is the most widely accepted definition for “Frontier” by federal agencies. The entire state of Wyoming has 5.17 people per square mile. Forty-seven percent of the state’s citizens live in Frontier areas of Wyoming, with the exceptions of the citizens in Cheyenne and Casper.

As a result of the vastness of Wyoming and the sparse population centers, health care issues in general and specifically for seniors are closely and seriously addressed by the Wyoming Department of Health and Aging Services. By creating the Rural and Frontier Health Division they are able to respond to existing healthcare issues for their seniors through the Older Americans Act programs, such as: supportive services, nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention, caregiver support, elder rights, legal assistance, ombudsman, Community-Based In-Home Services, Senior Centers, Meal Programs and volunteer programs.

With the availability of Adult Day Care, Assisted Living Communities, Boarding Homes, Community-Based In-Home Services, Private In-Home Care Services and Nursing Home Facilities, the State of Wyoming certainly has stepped up to provide for their seniors and is certainly living up to the state’s motto: “Equal Rights”.

Throughout the Senior Care Guide you will see The Senior Care Guide search icon as seen on the left of this page. A click on this icon will lead you directly to a Search Page, where you may immediately begin your search for quality senior care options. The goal has been to make your search as easy and consumer-friendly, as possible. (For example, if you are looking for a facility on a particular street, just type in the name of the street in the address section and submit.) If you wish to see all the facilities in a particular zip code, just put in the zip code, or if you know the name of the facility, but you are not sure where it is, just put in the name of the facility in the Business Name section and hit enter. Many other search options exist as well. Vacancy Information as well as pictures and descriptions are also available for those care providers that have chosen to enhance their listings.

You will also find helpful information as you browse throughout the site, such as information about the types of care in your state, as well as some helpful links to many support services within your state.