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Assisted living costs in Paw Paw average about $3,672 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Paw Paw. Our detailed directory has 53 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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Photo of Brookdale Fort Smith
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33 Floor plans available
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9.5
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What we like the most about Brookdale Fort Smith is that they all keep me involved in every aspect of her being there. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the...
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......Read more
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9.2
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AIl the staff treat my dad like he is family. He is greeted by name by all the staff. They check on him throughout the day and evening to see that his needs are met. I know from personal experience that...
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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Photo of Countryside at Tahlequah Assisted Living
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9.2
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Very attentive, caring. They appear genuinely happy doing their job which means so much to family knowing they are in a place that cares. The facility is well maintained and clean.
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......Read more
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The staff, facility is like living in your own apartment with a nice yard, activities. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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....Read more
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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
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
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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.
Photo of Dalton's Place at Waldron
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.
Photo of Go Ye Village Senior Living a CCRC
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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.
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......Read more
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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 Paw Paw, OK

The average cost of senior living in Paw Paw is $3,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pocola, OK with an average of $3,463 per month.

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

Paw Paw, OK
$3,672/mo
$3,647/mo

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

Paw Paw, OK
$3,672/mo
U.S. national average
$4,655/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,672/mo
$3,672/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,735/mo
Studio
$3,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,325/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,563/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw.

What families are saying about assisted living in Paw Paw

Recent reviews for assisted living in Paw Paw

Countryside at Tahlequah Assisted Living

4.9
I'm happy with my ability to easily contact and interact with the staff at Heritage Grove. Staff are helpful and cooperative and a ready resource for information about my mom and what's happening with her. The schedule they implement has helped my mom a great deal. The well-made balanced ...
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Brookfield Fort Smith

4.9
It was very close to my sister's house so she could check on her easily. They allowed pets and had an enclosed courtyard with units that opened onto it. The supervisor was very helpful to us and very caring to the residents. I would definitely recommend this facility. They became family to my ...
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Brookdale Fort Smith

5.0
I love it here at Brookdale Fort Smith. Everyone is SO friendly here. I love it here. I have a studio apartment, so my room size is kind of small.

Paw Paw review score based on 28 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 11 Paw Paw assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paw Paw 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

Paw Paw review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Paw Paw, OK11 facilities
8.1
Arkoma, OK19 facilities
8.1
Fort Coffee, OK19 facilities

Review subcategories for Paw Paw 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 28 reviews of 11 Paw Paw assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Paw Paw 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.
Paw Paw, OK averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Paw Paw assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paw Paw assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Paw Paw, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paw Paw, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paw Paw, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
15.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paw Paw, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paw Paw, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Paw Paw

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 Paw Paw protect seniors.

Learn about Oklahoma Assisted Living regulations

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