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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cottonwood, OK

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The cost of independent living in Cottonwood is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 23 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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Photo of Belfair of McAlester
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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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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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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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22 Floor plans available
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8.0
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43%
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We were very pleased. Brookdale had what we felt we needed and were willing to take my wife as she was/is. I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Join our assisted living community in Durant, Okla., and you’ll discover an engaging social life that pulls you away from the TV and into a world of laughter, friendship and fun. You’ll experience happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively...
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Cottonwood, OK

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stonewall, OK with an average of $3,066 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood, OK vs. nearby cities

Cottonwood, OK
$3,395/mo
$3,395/mo
$3,395/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood, OK vs. the state and national average

Cottonwood, OK
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood vs. other types of senior living

$3,243/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cottonwood, OK by room type

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

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What families are saying about independent living in Cottonwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Cottonwood

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.

Oxford Springs Durant

5.0
Brookdale Durant has been amazing. They have kept us updated during the pandemic. The Executive Director is so amazing. If I text or email her she responds immediately. I feel she cares for my dad. The staff is so great, as well. They will turn the TV on for football and baseball games ...
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Brookdale Ada

3.9
We picked this community, because of the individual attention. They have friendly staff who work well to get client to appointments. Be aware that they accept NO type of insurance, and charge seperately for most things.

Cottonwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottonwood, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottonwood, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottonwood, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.7%
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Belfair of McAlester, Brookdale Ada and Oxford Springs Durant are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cottonwood, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Cottonwood, Oklahoma. See the full list.

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