Eppson Center for Seniors
Assisted Living & Senior Care · Laramie, WY

Eppson Center for Seniors

Assisted Living & Senior Care · Laramie, WY

Overview of Eppson Center for Seniors

Tammy Comer runs Eppson Center for Seniors out of a single-story building at 1560 N 3rd Street in Laramie, Wyoming. The assisted living community has been part of town since 1973, more than fifty years packed into one address. That kind of staying power says something: this isn’t a place testing out a new business model.

The neighborhood scores 57 on Walk Score, landing it in the moderately walkable range. Some errands, like a short walk to a nearby shop, are doable on foot, whereas others still call for a car.

What makes this place practical is its program list: there are Home Delivered Meals and Dine-In Nutrition covering food two ways, for residents who want company at meals and those who don’t. Transportation gets people to appointments. A Loan Closet lets residents borrow equipment instead of buying it, and Foot Care rounds out the list with a service many seniors need but few communities name directly. Fitness and recreation options add structure to the day.

Pets are welcome here too, a detail that matters more than it sounds for residents who don’t want to give up a dog or cat to move in.

The picture is a small, established Laramie community built around the daily mechanics of getting older: food, transportation, mobility, and structure. That’s a narrower promise than some senior communities make, but it’s a clear one, and five decades in the same neighborhood backs it up.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #19 / 55Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 55 homes in Wyoming. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Wyoming facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wyoming that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHome Delivered Meals, Dine-In Nutrition, Transportation, Loan Closet, Foot Care
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Tammy Comer

Executive Director

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Laramie's city center to Eppson Center for Seniors's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.09 miles to nearest hospital (Ivinson Memorial Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wyoming

Eppson Center for Seniors is located in Laramie, Wyoming.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wyoming.

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Community Choices Waiver

WY Medicaid CCW

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wyoming resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WY

Sparse population; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wyoming Home Services

WY Home Services

Age 60+
General Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
WY

Limited funding; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Wyoming OAA Services

Age 60+
General WY resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WY resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WY

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wyoming LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WY resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WY resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WY

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Refund Program

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
Asset Limits Not assessed beyond income.
WY

Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wyoming SFMNP

Age 60+
General WY resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Eppson Center for Seniors

Is Eppson Center for Seniors in a walkable area?

Eppson Center for Seniors has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Eppson Center for Seniors?

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What is the address of Eppson Center for Seniors?

Eppson Center for Seniors is located at 1560 N 3Rd St, Laramie, WY 82072.

What is the phone number of Eppson Center for Seniors?

(307) 745-5116 will put you in contact with the team at Eppson Center for Seniors.

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