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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cherokee County, OK
If you’re looking for assisted living in Cherokee County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Cherokee County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Cherokee County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Cherokee County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 55 assisted living facilities in the Cherokee County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fort Gibson, Fort Gibson and Tahlequah.
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My dad moved in here about 3 months ago and loves it. He says the people are caring and friendly, which I’ve experienced, as well. They take care of cleaning his apartment and doing his laundry, which is...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of assisted living in Cherokee County, OK
The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Locust Grove, OK with an average of $3,108 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, OK vs. nearby counties
Cherokee County, OK
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, OK vs. the state and national average
Cherokee County, OK
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, OK by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cherokee County, OK
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cherokee County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Cherokee County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherokee County
Brookdale Claremore
5.0
Staff is very attentive and helpful.
The facility is clean and did not have any type of smell to it.
It is an amazing place!
The Courtyards at Claremore Assisted Living Memory Care
4.5
I like the personal touch with it being a smaller family type facility. Staff is great! You get a great feeling that they really care, not only about your parents , but also what's going on with the whole family. I do feel that the food needs some improvement. I do love the dining room ...
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Country Gardens in Muskogee, OK
5.0
My loved one likes the food. It would be helpful for the staff to assist in placing the residents together for meals to communicate with each other.
The community has lots of activities for the residents to participate in. I would live there if I could.
Cherokee County review score based on 179 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 179 reviews of 41 Cherokee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cherokee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cherokee County assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 179 reviews of 41 Cherokee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Cherokee County, OK averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Cherokee County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Cherokee County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cherokee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee County, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cherokee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherokee County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Oklahoma assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cherokee County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Known Memory Care at Tulsa, The Stonehaven and Brookdale Claremore are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
There are 55 assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, Oklahoma. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cherokee County, Oklahoma are Known Memory Care at Tulsa, The Stonehaven and Legend at Mingo Road. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Cherokee County
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