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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lamar, OK
Assisted living costs in Lamar average about $3,913 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 27 communities in Lamar. Our detailed directory has 42 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as McAlester, Holdenville and Weleetka.
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Well, my mom isn't there anymore. She had a medical emergency (CDiff infection--colitis--sepsis) in [date removed] After her stint in the ICU, she has been in a nursing home since. My mom loved having...
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.
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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They really care about the residents. We picked this community because it was local, the price, and watching the interaction with the residents gave me peace of mind.
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.
Find Your Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t look like you stuck at home all day. Instead, your days should be filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. At our warm, inviting community, you’ll receive just the help you need to make that happen, only...
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I really have no experience with other facilities to compare it with but I think they did a good job. The food and activities were adequate, everything seemed clean and well maintained and most important of...
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.
Shawnee Memory Care is an assisted living community specializing in memory support for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's. We are the only dedicated memory support service community in the area. Our person-centered approach truly makes a positive difference in the lives of those we serve....
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From (name removed) I would recommend this place to anyone. It is one of the best places I have been in, and stayed at. I have been to several others and did not like them. I even stayed in one place for...
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.
Here you can say yes to dancing and a game of cards.If you’re looking for a community where you never have to stop growing, our Assisted Living community could be the right fit for you. It’s good to be home with your choice of several one-bedroom floor plans. All of our apartments are on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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: 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.
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, 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
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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Cost of assisted living in Lamar, OK
The average cost of senior living in Lamar is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McAlester, OK with an average of $3,000 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lamar, OK vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lamar, OK vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lamar vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lamar, OK by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lamar, 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 Lamar.
Private income options in Oklahoma
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VA benefits in Oklahoma
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Medicare and Medicaid in Oklahoma
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lamar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lamar
Belfair of McAlester
4.5
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 recommend this community to other families.
Shawnee Memory Care
4.0
I really have no experience with other facilities to compare it with but I think they did a good job. The food and activities were adequate, everything seemed clean and well maintained and most important of all everyone on the staff genuinely seemed to care about my mother and the other ...
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Brookdale Shawnee
4.8
They are very good at this community. My loved one is very happy and I have no complaints at all. They have activities like crafts, and reading and a lot of different activities. They also have a special lunch for the men also that they take them out every other month.
Lamar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lamar, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar 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 Lamar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar 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 Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lamar
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 Lamar protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Belfair of McAlester, Brookdale Ada and Shawnee Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lamar, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
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