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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ballard, OK
The cost of independent living in Ballard is about $3,761 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 274 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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9.6
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22 reviews
My husband & I just moved here on [date removed]. We wanted a facility somewhat remote with lots of wooded areas & we found that for sure in Concordia. The facility is older, with upgrades & several...
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.
As a trusted landmark in northwest Arkansas for over 50 years, Concordia of Bella Vista is deeply committed to providing an enjoyable and fulfilling lifestyle for each of our independent living and assisted living residents.Perched high on a ridge overlooking Little Sugar and Tanyard Creeks,...
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9.5
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51 reviews
The staff and Director have made us feel right at home. We have been pleased with our amenities and the size of our unit. The community upgrades are absolutely beautiful and the company continues to put...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. With so much to see and do, you'll love calling Apple Blossom home. We're conveniently located near several large communities that offer exciting shopping, excellent healthcare and entertainment. Our...
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9.0
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11 reviews
It was very good. I have recommended to several people I know. We were able to be with her more since she was close. The director there in 2022 was the sweetest lady. She was a registered nurse and I felt...
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.
The Bungalows at Springdale is a licensed Assisted Living Level I community that has proudly served seniors and those who love them for over a decade. We are ideally located near the Upscale Har-Ber Meadows neighborhood convenient to all that Springdale has to offer. Residents enjoy our tranquil...
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8.9
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7 reviews
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...
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.
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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8.7
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12 reviews
Overall Mom and I are very happy with Brookfield. So far, the only thing we find lacking is their menu, which isn't planned by them, but by a Nutritionals. I think that person needs to learns the needs of...
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.
The Brookfield at Highland Crossing serves each resident a well rounded, supportive and active lifestyle all within the security of a warm and friendly northwest Arkansas community.We are dedicated to bringing you a peace of mind in a beautifully designed spacious single level apartments....
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8.6
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41 reviews
I would recommend Arkanshire. They have been easy to work with and accepting of [name removed]They did not discriminate against [name removed}age and medical history.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Built on the sprawling and scenic Springdale Golf Course, The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living offers you convenience, comfort and lovely views to enjoy. You'll love coming home to a...
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8.6
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12 reviews
We are on our 3rd director and have had significant turnover in housecleaning staff, kitchen staff, and marketing. The new director has been very active and open to the residents. I sense there is difficulty...
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.
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8.6
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10 reviews
I've been pleased overall. They had a lot of damage over the winter and many of the amenities were unavailable. No price cut was given and it took a long time to get things back on track! Some of the help is...
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.
Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Rogers, Arkansas, Pinnacle Groves senior living community offers a diverse range of living options tailored to your unique lifestyle. Whether you seek independent living, assisted living, or memory care, we have the ideal solution for you.Our...
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8.5
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9 reviews
I never saw the staff or the care provided. There are no meals provided. The cost went up every year or less. If you got lots a money and can do everything for yourself, then yes I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Cedar Springs is Prairie Groves premier independent living community. Cedar Springs living means no yard work, no home repairs, and no worries over rising utility bills and property taxes. We are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.Cedar Springs is dedicated to offering seniors a beautiful,...
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8.5
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16 reviews
This community and its team exceeded our expectations for senior living. My mom moved in [date removed] from another assisted living that we were very unhappy with. Everything from beginning to the present...
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.
When it’s time to choose a senior living community where you or a loved one can Live Life Well®, Village on the Park Bentonville in Bentonville, Arkansas, may just be the perfect choice. Our community offers you or your loved one a variety of lifestyle and care options, including Independent...
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8.1
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36 reviews
Brookstone was a great place for my dad he ended up at North Hills for a bit and they were fantastic! He died during his stay at NorthHills and they were just awesome after he passed, very caring and...
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.
Welcome to Brookstone, the first Assisted Living II community in Northwest Arkansas- serving the community for over 22 years!Brookstone is a company built on love that spans generations. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we are dedicated to cultivating a community that invites you to live, love,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Living in Fayetteville, ARYou may be asking, “where is the best place to retire in Arkansas?” We believe that question stops here. Find luxury senior living in Fayetteville AR at the Grand Village. Residents will find no shortage of experiences to enjoy. In fact, we boast a unique offering...
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8.0
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1 review
The place to be for carefree retirement. Food is wonderful. Activities varied & interesting. Staff listens to what you say & meets your needs. If you need information they will make sure you get what you...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
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10 reviews
Every family has such a unique situation. I could not say that I'd recommend for everyone. But for someone who has the same desires as our family, it could be a good fit. We picked this community because my...
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.
Peachtree Village of FarmingtonAt Peachtree Village of Farmington, an assisted living community located in the heart of Farmington, Arkansas, we take pride in offering a beautiful location with ample space and well-cared for grounds. We’re located right off I-540 for easy access for family and...
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44 Floor plans available
6.8
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5 reviews
We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger...
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.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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7.0
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6 reviews
Comment on activities: is like so many other facilities that have a high level of attrition with activities director. We do like the director is a good, Christian man. They also do have several biblical...
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.
Our mission is to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. Our mission statement is reflected in all Providence Assisted Living facilities. Residents are encouraged to maintain maximum independence while having access to professional, caring staff in a home-like environment.
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When we were able to visit the cleanliness of the community was really good, and we never had any complaints when it came to the care services. We thought the value was on par with everything else we saw in...
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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The people at the front desk are very friendly and if we have any questions they address it right away and take care of any issues. The community is very well taken care of, well managed and very clean. It...
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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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
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.
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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8.5
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2 reviews
5 on all categories. Everyone was very kind and it is a beautiful facility. The food is good. I recommend without reservation.
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.
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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Ballard, OK
The average cost of senior living in Ballard is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Eucha, OK with an average of $2,056 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ballard, OK vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ballard, OK vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ballard
Recent reviews for independent living in Ballard
Honeycreek Retirement Village in Grove, OK
5.0
Very clean and nice looking apartments. It is owned by the Southern Baptist and has a strong Christian environment. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, both the employees and residence. [Name removed], the manager has worked there for many years and is truly called to this job. He goes ...
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Dogwood Creek Retirement Center in Muskogee, OK
5.0
I've been very pleased. The staff is friendly, and they keep it clean. We are very happy with the pricing compared to other places we looked at. The activities and the food is good, and they are very responsive and attentive. I haven't seen anything that needs to be improved or done better. We ...
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The Bungalows at Fayetteville
4.3
What we really like about The Bungalows at Fayetteville is the friendliness of the staff and the strong focus of team work they have. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Ballard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballard independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballard, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballard independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballard, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballard independent 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 independent living communities in Ballard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballard, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Concordia of Bella Vista, Morada Rogers and The Bungalows at Springdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ballard, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
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