2026 monthly care rates for Gillette (Campbell County), local Census affordability metrics, and 1 CMS-certified care facilities.
Models eldercare inflation, home equity liquidation fees (7%), income offsets & Medicaid spend-down rules.
At Gillette, WY's average caregiver rate of $30.71/hr, hiring in-home care equals the $5,440/mo cost of Assisted Living at exactly 40.9 hours per week (~5.8 hrs/day).
Saves $2,779/mo vs. Assisted Living (excludes home mortgage/utilities).
Full-time home care costs $415/mo more than Assisted Living (where meals & utilities are included).
Assisted Living saves $5,205/mo; Memory Care averages $6,640/mo.
Monthly Assisted Living cost comparison adjusted for Campbell County economic indicators.
Official ACS 5-Year benchmarks used to model local care affordability (see methodology).
| Median Household Income | $95,253/yr ($7,938/mo) |
| Median Home Value | $266,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $952/mo |
| Wyoming Medicaid Limit (2026) | $2,901/mo |
Official Medicare provider registry showing certified bed capacity, ownership structure, and CMS 5-star quality ratings.