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10 Best Nursing Homes in Altus, OK
Altus is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Altus, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Altus is about $2,919, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 55 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Manitou, Burt and Cold Springs.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Altus, OK
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20 reviews
This facility is top notch. The building itself is well designed and the landscape is beautiful. Once inside, the lobby has a wide-open layout. It is always clean and smells good throughout the building. ...
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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I like the care at this community. The staff is outstanding and caring. The menu is very good and they are pleased with the variety of choices. I like knowing that my parents are active with the other...
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.
The Brentwood Senior Living is an Assisted Living community dedicated to meeting the needs of senior adults who desire or require varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Whether grooming, medication management, transportation, nutritious meals or social interaction, The...
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The friendliness of the staff, the people that we have worked with have been kind to us. It's been a good relationship. The communication is good with staff. The dining room is open on occasion, when...
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.
Brookridge Retirement Community is home to vibrant, active residents who enjoy the comforts of home with the safety of a gated community and 24/7 available medical staff. Our beautiful building is continually renovated for the pleasure and safety of our residents. Each apartment boasts an updated...
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One thing we really appreciate is the care and attention our loved one receives. They have activities but they could use a little more.
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 Chateau of Lawton, OK offers Assisted Living and State-of-the-Art Memory Care. We are privately owned and have never been ran by a management company nor been sold. Our building, built in 1996, is continually maintained and renovated for our residents’ comfort and safety. We offer 24/7 care...
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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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The food is mostly healthy and it is improving. They do offer daily activities and mom is starting to participate in some. The community is very clean and well taken care of. The staff are nice and helpful....
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.
Enjoy a small town atmosphere with a family-style welcome. Located in North Texas on the Oklahoma border, our community offers Independent and Assisted Living in a relaxed country setting. Our residents enjoy many activities with the convenience of many local restaurants and businesses. Merrill...
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, 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, 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Altus, OK
The average cost of senior living in Altus is $2,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollis, OK with an average of $2,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Altus, OK vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Altus, OK vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Altus
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Altus
BrookRidge Retirement Community in Lawton, OK
5.0
It is a nice, clean community. The food is pretty good. The apartment is nice and has a kitchenette in it.
They have lots of activities for the residents to choose from.
The Chateau of Lawton
4.0
I would recommend the community to others, as my loved one is getting pretty good care here. My loved one enjoys the food that is offered to the residents.
There could be more activities offered to the residents to engage them more.
Woodland Gardens Assisted Living in Hobart, OK
5.0
This facility has been a God Send to my mother. She can live independently while knowing she has excellent nursing staff close by.
This facility is amazing once you step inside the building. The entire staff is always friendly and willing to help out in anyway.
A great place for our little ...
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Altus nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altus nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altus, 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 Altus nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Altus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altus, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Altus nursing homes
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 Altus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altus, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altus nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altus, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altus nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altus, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altus nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Altus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altus, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodland Gardens Assisted Living, The Brentwood Senior Living and BrookRidge Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Altus, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
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