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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Simms, OK

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If your loved one needs memory care in Simms, A Place for Mom can help. With 21 memory care facilities in Simms, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Simms incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Simms memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Simms, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sallisaw, Eufaula and River Bottom.
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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
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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.
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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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
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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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What our family likes the most about Belfair of McAlester is the friendliness of the staff and their interactions with the residents. Based on the experience we have had with Belfair, we would absolutely ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Belfair of McAlester is a beautiful assisted living and memory care community located in Southeast Oklahoma. Assisted living at Belfair of McAlester provides enriched living with the welcome comforts of home. unlike institutional care environments, each lovely apartment includes built-in safety...
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At Heritage, they had full nursing capability at all times. It is a smaller, older facility with very caring staff. They have trained nurses on site who can provide basic care reducing the number of hospital...
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.
This Is The Good LifeTucked away on four picturesque acres in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, you will discover an assisted living community that provides you with personalized care plans, warm and friendly neighbors, a dedicated care team and a community calendar with countless opportunities to make the...
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We are no longer there as of earlier this year, but the biggest thing that bothers me about ANY facility like Azalea Gardens is the smell. I understand it is most difficult to stay on top of but it was...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Designed With You In MindTucked away on a lovely property just a few minutes from the Muskogee Turnpike, you will discover a memory care community that feels more like a family than your traditional senior living home. We specialize in serving men and women living with Alzheimer’s and other forms...
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We have had a great experience at Country Gardens. [name removed], [name removed], and the main nurse have been great to work with. The facility is always very clean and they are good about their covid...
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.
At Country Gardens, you'll find an assisted living community located in Muskogee, Oklahoma that's dedicated to providing an exciting opportunity for seniors. Country Garden is located within minutes of area shops and restaurants while situated on a spacious landscape. The beautiful gardens and...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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...
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, 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.
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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.
Go Ye Village first opened its doors in 1977. With nearly 40 years of service to Seniors the Village has become the premier Senior Living Community in Northeast Oklahoma. Just recently in 2015 we received accreditation with the BBB. We have also been selected as Tahlequah's best retirement...
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Simms, OK

The average cost of senior living in Simms is $3,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quinton, OK with an average of $3,422 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Simms, OK vs. nearby cities

Simms, OK
$3,550/mo
$3,450/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Simms, OK vs. the state and national average

Simms, OK
$3,550/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Simms vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,550/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Simms, OK by room type

Semi-Private
$3,965/mo
Studio
$3,819/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,321/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Simms

Recent reviews for memory care in Simms

Brookdale Fort Smith

4.6
I would recommend the Brookdale Fort Smith community. The people there are very caring. My mom seems happy. My mom is in one of the larger rooms. I was looking for more care and 24/7 nurse availability and Brookdale Fort Smith has that.

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.

Azalea Gardens Memory Care in Muskogee, OK

3.8
I like the facility and it's kept clean, but the housekeeping staff didn't keep the bathroom clean and didn't sweep under the beds. The staff were very friendly, but it seemed they were understaffed. When visiting my mom once, a man fell in the dining area and we couldn't find anyone to help. My ...
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Simms review score based on 37 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 21 Simms memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Simms review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Simms review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Simms, OK21 facilities
8.0
Porum, OK19 facilities
9.0
Webbers Falls, OK18 facilities

Review subcategories for Simms memory care

When memory care 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 37 reviews of 21 Simms memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Simms resident and family memory care 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.
Simms, OK averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
4.5
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Value for cost*
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4.0
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Simms memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Simms memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Simms, 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 Simms memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Simms that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.1%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.1%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Simms memory care

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 Simms Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.8%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Simms memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Simms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Simms memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Simms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Simms memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Simms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Simms, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated memory care facilities near Simms, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 21 memory care facilities near Simms, Oklahoma. See the full list.

The 21 memory care facilities near you in Simms, Oklahoma typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Simms, Oklahoma, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Simms, Oklahoma, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Simms, Oklahoma ranges from $795 to $6850. The average Memory Care cost in Simms, Oklahoma is $3,550. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Simms, Oklahoma typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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