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10 Best Nursing Homes in Independence, OK
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Independence nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Independence, OK may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Independence or another care type is right for you. Browse 60 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Independence.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like McCurtain, McCurtain and Panther.
You may also consider nearby communities such as McCurtain, McCurtain and Panther.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Independence, OK
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9.3
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20 reviews
Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
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8.9
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4 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Brookfield Fort Smith. Her experience at this facility has been great so far. She's had no complaints. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care...
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.
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9.5
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11 reviews
Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
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.
Enjoy 3 meals a day served restrauant style in our dining room. Planned activities and scheduled transportation. We can assisted with bathing, dressing and medication. We have spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. We let you bring your furnishings so if feels like home.
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Very nice! I was only in that facility once when they were setting it up for my mother-in-law and once when she was in there. It was clean and the staff was really friendly. It looked like a nice quality...
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Independence, OK
The average cost of senior living in Independence is $3,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithville, OK with an average of $1,500 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence, OK vs. nearby cities
Independence, OK
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence, OK vs. the state and national average
Independence, OK
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Independence, OK by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Independence
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Independence
Brookdale Fort Smith
4.4
My mother is very happy at Brookdale. She is having the best time and enjoys the food.
Any concerns we have had have addressed and resolved.
As the saying goes “ If mama ain’t happy ain’t nobody happy” well mine is Happy!
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith
5.0
My friend was very happy at Peachtree Village. I came to the Halloween bash they had. They put in a lot of hard work for the residents and the community. That's what is so great about this place, the staff makes you feel at home.
Brookfield Fort Smith
5.0
The whole experience has been excellent, that is why we give all categories 5 stars. It really is a wonderful place full of exceptional people There are a ton of different activities like Mimosa Monday's, bingo, and hair day each week. They also through holiday parties, karaoke, happy hour days, ...
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Independence nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, 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 Independence nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Independence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Independence, OKNational
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
47.8%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
47.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
4.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
47.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
4.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Independence nursing homes
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 Independence Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Independence, OKNational
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
4.3%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
1.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, OKNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Independence nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
4.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
8.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Independence, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
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