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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Panola, OK

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Assisted living costs in Panola average about $3,000 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Panola. Our detailed directory has 9 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.

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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
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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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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, 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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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Panola, OK

The average cost of senior living in Panola is $3,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Talihina, OK with an average of $2,625 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Panola, OK vs. nearby cities

Panola, OK
$3,000/mo
$3,183/mo
$3,424/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Panola, OK vs. the state and national average

Panola, OK
$3,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Panola vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,000/mo
$3,000/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Panola, OK by room type

Semi-Private
$3,465/mo
Studio
$2,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,675/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Panola, 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 Panola.

What families are saying about assisted living in Panola

Recent reviews for assisted living in Panola

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.

Panola assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Panola assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Panola, 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 Panola 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 Panola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Panola, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
33.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Panola 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 Panola Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Panola, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Panola 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 Panola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Panola, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Panola 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 Panola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Panola, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Panola 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 Panola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Panola, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Panola

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 Panola protect seniors.

Learn about Oklahoma Assisted Living regulations

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Belfair of McAlester, Van Buren House and Wilburton Housing Authority are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Panola, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Panola, Oklahoma. See the full list.

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