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Seniors and their families choose Tulsa, Oklahoma, as their retirement haven due to its affordability, age-friendly environment, lively culture, and abundant senior care options. Many refer to senior care communities as nursing homes, but it’s not an all-encompassing term; there are several different types of senior care communities depending on your loved one’s needs:
A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with stand-alone skilled nursing facilities, but we do partner with 23 assisted living and memory care communities within a 10-mile radius of eastern Tulsa. This guide helps you and your loved one understand Tulsa’s senior care communities, related costs, ways to pay, relevant regulations, and more.
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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 be missed. Overall, I would recommend Brookdale Owasso to others.
As a retiree, I have worked and managed in many very different environments. I have never see a staff that is so proactive, works so well together, and has such positive attitudes. The room sizes and amenities offered to residents in memory care seem to be just fine!
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!
7807 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133
What a nice place smells great super clean residents clean hair brushed smiling had the best family-friendly feel when you come in the lady that did my tour was so knowledgeable and very kind and...
Overview of Known Memory Care at TulsaAt Known Memory Care at Tulsa, we provide a variety of community amenities. Our purpose-built community offers the benefit of individualized care; every aspect of the community is designed to cater to the particular needs of its residents.Dining...
701 W 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74132
I was familiar with Legend properties, but had never been to the one in Tulsa, so Allison arranged a virtual tour since we do not live locally. The following week, we were forced to do an emergency...
Legend is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who entrust their housing...
5211 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105
We have especially enjoyed the staff. The price point is also appealing. I would recommend to others, and have done so already.
The Golden YearsIf you are ready to trade in a life of fear, worry and stress for one rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, an exciting community calendar and some of the most interesting men and women you’ve ever met, look no further. Nestled among the trees overlooking the beautiful...
7902 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133
The meals here are so so - they don't have a lot of variety, and the everyday options on the menu are mostly fried food. The people here are awesome and truly care - it feels like a family.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend at Mingo Road, we...
10802 E 81st St, Tulsa, OK 74133
All 5 stars! They truly become family. We chose The Stonehaven initially because of the size of the facility. Big enough to offer many different benefits but small enough to feel homey.
At The Stonehaven, we offer a variety of amenities for residents. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. The residence is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi. All meals are provided...
8555 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137
I'd say you have to look past that it hasn't been updated in a while. And look at how it is taken care of, cleanliness, grounds, etc. As far as the staff they all are very friendly and very caring. I would...
University Village offers the full spectrum of senior living options including cottage living, independent living, assisted living and a skilled nursing center. Through these continuing levels of care, our residents are able to remain among loved ones, friends, and familiar staff members if their...
1380 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136
Some care staff avoid eye contact, most have a smile to share. Always clean and fresh clothes . The meals are very appropriate for their activity level and dietary needs. There are 3 activities offered each...
Ambassador Courtyards Assisted Living & Memory Care is the perfect choice for seniors looking for an apartment home setting, with supportive staff available 24 hours a day to assist with personal needs. Our team recognizes that each resident has individual needs and we are committed to doing...
20102 East Admiral Place, Catoosa, OK 74015
My loved one is currently a resident at Canoe Brook Assisted Living Catoosa and everything has been great for him at this facility so far. The staff is great and they care about their residents, they are...
Canoe Brook of Catoosa is a senior living community located in the hilly city of Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma. Catoosa is a beautiful place to live and a scenic city to call home.Canoe Brook of Catoosa provides dedicated 24-hour nurses on staff available to our residents to ensure their...
7220 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136
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...
Welcome to Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living! Aberdeen Heights offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere that enables residents to maintain their independent lifestyle while receiving personalized assistance. Aberdeen Heights is located on Yale near medical facilities and numerous services and is an...
9494 E 101st St S, Tulsa, OK 74133
Mostly excellent memory care with staff with knowledge and skill in managing individuals with cognitive, language, and physical challenges. Family involved in care planning. Hospice services available if...
*We are currently undergoing a renovation. Representative photo of an Iris Memory Care Community.WELCOME TO IRIS MEMORY CARE OF TULSAIris Memory Care is proud to be the premier home-like Assisted Living Community in Tulsa to specialize in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. At Iris Memory Care, we...
18001 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74134
Our dad loves it there, but he needs so much care now there are things they will not do and the things they will do are all extra. It's quite an expense and thankfully the VA kicked in to help finally....
2130 S 85th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74129
They were very friendly, knew who we were, made sure our questioned got answered. Administrative was sometimes slower than expected with answers, but we got them. I would recommend Heatheridge Assisted...
6022 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136
It has been good but moving my mother from an assisted living facility to a memory care facility has its challenges. It seemed to us from our tour and interviews of the staff that it was the best for my...
A Place to Call HomeWe understand how challenging it can be to wrestle with the idea of transitioning the care of your family member to someone else. But we also recognize that they will have every opportunity to thrive here at our memory care community—and you will have more chances to spend...
7821 E. 76th Street, Tulsa, OK 74133
We have been very happy with The Parke Assisted Living community. What is really important for us is that our loved one is very happy and is well cared for. Based on the experience we have had so far we...
The Parke Assisted Living offers seniors an active lifestyle without worrying about daily household tasks. The Parke Assisted Living is designed for seniors who sometimes need assistance with activities such as housekeeping, linen service, meal preparation, and transportation. An outstanding...
4001 South Aspen Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK 74011
We are Very Happy with Brookdale in Broken Arrow They are treating my mother so good!!! The home be a little run down but the Care is Wonderful. Attitude of the nurses, LPN's & staff are Good & they are...
Always Something to DoLocated in a peaceful setting in a quiet neighborhood, you can enjoy an active and vibrant lifestyle here in our assisted living and memory care community. Our convenient location in northeastern Oklahoma puts you just a short drive away from some of the best local shopping,...
4304 W Houston St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Moving to assisted living can be a significant transition for a loved one, however, the Forest Hills staff has made my moms move so much easier. She absolutely loves the staff throughout the facility and...
Forest Hills Assisted Living offers a safe and caring home to those seniors who are looking for an assisted living community in Broken Arrow, OK. This community is a part of the city of Broken Arrow, a city that offers parks, museums, and other attractions for its residents and visitors.Forest...
3200 W Washington St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
The people at “A Place for Mom” did an amazing job helping me and my father find a place for my grandmother that met her special circumstances. Beehive assisted-living turned out to be the perfect place for...
We aim to improve quality of life and ensure safety to our residents. We offer 24-hour on-site care staff. Our focus is on our residents and their families.Our dedicated care team at BeeHive is happy to welcome you to our hive.
10107 S Garnett Rd, Broken Arrow, OK 74011
Friendliness of staff is 5. They are very nice and seem happy to be there. Overall experience 3. Cedar Ridge is short staffed and in a year there have been 3 different activity directors come and...
A Life Worth LivingTucked away in an idyllic, rural setting in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, you will have a community that offers you everything you need to embrace a life worth living. You have easy access to medical offices and hospitals, as well as local dining and shopping. You can even admire the...
7210 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136
It is very clean. The Employees are very friendly, and gives excellent care. The meals could be changed a little. They serve too much Chicken and pasta. The residents don't eat or get tired of eating the...
A residential community for Alzheimer's and memory support needs. Storey Oaks can accommodate up to 66 residents in a homelike environment, individually focused services in a entirely new level of sophistication. Extraordinary architecture and interior design including way finding elements...
2450 N Stone Ridge Dr, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
We absolutely love where daddy is at. The only complaint I could have, it is very hard to get in and out of his memory care unit on evenings and weekends. Many times it takes a long while to get in and...
Introducing the rewarding lifestyle of Broken Arrow’s premier senior community. The only community that works in collaboration with St. John Broken Arrow, Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care serves as an extension of your family to provide exceptional care for loved ones.Our base rent...
8231 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133
I am very pleased with this facility and the care they are giving [name removed] and meeting his needs. I think the staff always has the time to listen to me and respond to my questions. I think they should...
Embrace Your Golden YearsIf you are passionate about making the most of your golden years, you are going to love being a part of our assisted living community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We handle all the household chores, from cooking and cleaning to laundry and lawn maintenance, so you can spend more...
2621 S Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
This seems like to be a good place. The food, administrative staff, the cleanliness, and friendliness all stand out to me about the community. Some of the activities available include bingo, exercising,...
Located in the friendly city of Broken Arrow in the suburbs of Tulsa, OK, Canoe Brook Broken Arrow makes the human element of caring our first priority.Assisted Living at Canoe Brook offers freedom, dignity and security along with premium amenities and the personal care that we sometimes need....
5721 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105
I was very pleased with the attitude of all of the workers. Everyone was friendly respectful and seem to have a helpful attitude. Mini were willing to go the extra mile to see that I had what I needed. There...
Welcome to a Remarkable Assisted Living and Senior Healthcare Community. Welcome to the Villages at Southern Hills, where exceptional living meets comprehensive professional care. The Villages at Southern Hills is a charming lifestyle community that was designed with your needs in mind. With...
3701 N Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106
My father-in-law was a resident at Saint Simeon’s Memory Center in the late 90s. The care and compassion he received was exceptional. Three years ago when my mother-in-law needed assisted living care,...
5115 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74135
Senior care community costs vary depending on the type of care needed, add-on fees, location, and floor plan. For example, a semi-private room in a Tulsa skilled nursing facility or nursing home averages $5,323 a month, and a private room $6,971. Tulsa nursing home prices are significantly lower than the national average; both semi-private and private rooms are at least $2,000 less monthly than the national average.[01]
Nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities are typically more expensive than assisted living and memory care communities because they provide a higher level of care and usually include the following:
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Assessing your loved one’s finances can help you decide how to pay for senior care. Tulsa seniors and their families can use a combination of personal assets and public benefits to pay for senior care. Public assistance may include veterans benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid, depending on a senior’s eligibility. This section walks you through the different ways to pay for nursing homes, assisted living, or memory care costs.
Most families assess available personal income first. Personal assets include savings, pensions, and investment returns. Plus, the options below are often used to help offset the costs of a senior care community.
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Number of seniors over the age of 65 living in Tulsa as of 2021
About 15% of seniors in Tulsa are 65 and older
88% of seniors 65 and older in Tulsa receive Social Security income[03]
With the best hospitals in Oklahoma based in Tulsa, your loved one will have access to top-notch care. Not to mention, many of these health care systems specialize in senior care services. Below are some of the distinguished hospitals in Tulsa.
Saint Francis Hospital is the highest-rated hospital in Oklahoma, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals list. Here, your loved one will find top-notch care for strokes provided at the hospital’s designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. The health care system also offers specialized care for older adults at the Senior Specialty Unit.
The second-best hospital in Tulsa and Oklahoma is Ascension St. John Medical Center, according to U.S. News and World Report. Here, seniors and families receive award-winning care, including for stroke treatments and its age-friendly environment.
Another distinguished hospital in Tulsa is Hillcrest Medical Center. While a smaller health care system, it still receives high ratings for stoke treatments in its Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — Oklahoma Stroke and Neurological Institute.[09]
Every A Place for Mom assisted living and memory care partner in Tulsa provides on-site transportation services. This is the safest option for senior residents, but other safe alternatives like SoonerRide for SoonerCare recipients or the local ADA-paratransit service Lift Paratransit exist.
Visiting family members and friends can also find local public transportation options through Tulsa Transit:
Visitors can find additional information on ways to get around Tulsa without a car on the City of Tulsa transportation webpage.
The Courtyards at Claremore Assisted Living Memory Care, Known Memory Care at Tulsa and Legend at Tulsa Hills are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Tulsa, OK. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Tulsa is 4,898 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
Genworth. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.
A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Tulsa city; Oklahoma. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
Services in a Nursing Facility (NF), Oklahoma Health Care Authority Oklahoma Administrative Code § 317:35-19-3 (rev. 2012, June 25).
Nursing and Specialized Facilities. 63 Oklahoma State Department of Health §§ 1-104 and 1-1901. (1991, Dec. 31).
Continuum of Care and Assisted Living. 63 Oklahoma State Department of Health § 1-890.1. (1997).
Oklahoma State Department of Health. (2021, June 22). Corbett visitation guidance.
Oklahoma Legislature. (2021, April 21). House Bill No. 2566.
U.S. News and World Report. Best hospitals in Tulsa, OK.
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