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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ballou, OK
Ballou 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 141 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ballou, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ballou is about $4,640, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 986 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ballou, OK
The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $4,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wickliffe, OK with an average of $2,056 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ballou
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ballou
Brookdale Owasso
4.6
The staff at Brookdale Owasso is lovely. However, lots of boiled chicken is served in a variety of ways. The snacks could be more nutritious with higher protein levels.
Also, the doctors don't really look for any problems unless clients complain so if clients forget or don't complain needs may ...
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Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living in Tulsa, OK
5.0
Aberdeen Heights is a warm, friendly, family-oriented Assisted Living. I was so nervous about moving my mom from her home, but she has loved every minute there! The majority of their staff has been their for many years, and they treat the residents just like their own family. The meals are ...
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Brookdale Claremore
5.0
Staff is very attentive and helpful.
The facility is clean and did not have any type of smell to it.
It is an amazing place!
Ballou nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, 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 Ballou 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 Ballou that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballou, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ballou 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 Ballou Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballou, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballou 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 Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballou 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 Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou 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 Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
0.4%
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Legend at Tulsa Hills, Known Memory Care at Tulsa and The Stonehaven are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ballou, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
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