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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Porum, OK
The cost of independent living in Porum is about $3,300 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 38 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Eufaula, Checotah and Stigler.
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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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8.9
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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
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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...
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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...
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
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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.
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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Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My dad moved in here about 3 months ago and loves it. He says the people are caring and friendly, which I’ve experienced, as well. They take care of cleaning his apartment and doing his laundry, which is...
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.
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, 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...
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.
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: 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: 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, 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Porum, OK
The average cost of senior living in Porum is $3,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vian, OK with an average of $3,178 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porum, OK vs. nearby cities
Porum, OK
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porum, OK vs. the state and national average
Porum, OK
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porum vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Porum, OK by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Porum
Recent reviews for independent living in Porum
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith
4.8
I enjoy living at Peachtree Village. I am very happy with all of the staff. The staff treats me great and I pray for them daily.
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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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.
Porum independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porum, 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 Porum 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 Porum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porum, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Porum 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 Porum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porum, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porum 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 Porum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porum, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Belfair of McAlester and Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Porum, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Porum, Oklahoma. See the full list.
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