10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Muskogee, OK

Country Gardens Assisted Living is a small community on the edge of Muskogee. It's surrounded by landscaped grounds within a residential area that's only a few minutes from the city's downtown area. Residents have a choice of shared studio or one- or two-bedroom apartments with bathrooms and kitchenettes. Country Gardens is on our list because it's a luxurious community that makes it easy for residents to rent month-to-month, rather than making an upfront payment. There are daily social activities, including outings, as well as wellness programs to develop fitness and balance.

Dogwood Creek Retirement Center is conveniently located within walking distance of retail stores and restaurants and a short drive from Highway 62, making it easier for families to visit their loved ones. It's also nestled within a peaceful wooded area just 10 minutes from Saint Francis Hospital. The center has a full calendar of activities to satisfy residents' social, cultural, spiritual and wellness needs, such as a well-stocked library, shopping outings once a week and Baptist Church services every Sunday. On-site staff assist with activities of daily living 24/7 and organize transportation for medical appointments.

Bellarose sits 40 minutes northwest of Muskogee within a residential community on the edge of Tulsa. The city's delights are less than 20 minutes away and Ascension St. John Medical Center is within five minutes. The community's assisted living residents reside in studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. We included Bellarose for its dedication to making meals an event, with exciting menus of freshly-prepared spreads served in a tastefully decorated dining room with soft music playing in the background. The staff helps with daily living functions round the clock and residents can work on their fitness in the exercise room and swimming pool.

Cedar Ridge Senior Living sits within landscaped grounds in a wooded area about 45 minutes northwest of Muskogee. Broken Arrow's many famed entertainment and historical attractions are within minutes of the community. Customized care plans ensure residents receive the level of care they need, such as medication management and physical therapies, while otherwise freeing them to enjoy the community's social and wellness programs, including arts and crafts classes, frequent lectures from visitors and regular religious services. There's also a beauty salon/barbershop to help residents look and feel their best.

Heritage Grove at Tahlequah sits at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, about 35 minutes northeast of Muskogee. Several houses of worship, a cinema and the Northeastern Health System are within a few minutes of the community. Assisted living residents have a choice of accommodation: companion suite, studio, deluxe studio and two-bedroom. All have kitchenettes, private bathrooms with walk-in showers and closets. The staff provides assistance with daily living tasks all day and night and there are emergency response systems in case a resident requires immediate support. There are planned social programs every day, scheduled transportation for medical appointments and regular exercise classes to help residents maintain fitness.

Brookdale Broken Arrow is nestled within its own landscaped grounds in a peaceful residential area that's conveniently close to the Creek Turnpike for easy visiting. The area is flush with houses of worship, retail stores and restaurants, and is only 10 minutes from Ascension St. John Medical Center. The pet-friendly community's amenities include a beauty salon/barbershop, private dining room where residents can share freshly-prepared meals with loved ones and a courtyard and garden where they can relax or get some light exercise on the walking paths. Residents can select between studio or one-bedroom apartments, both with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.

Prairie House Assisted Living & Memory Care is across the street from Ascension St. John Medical Center, which is one of the reasons it makes the list. Others include its landscaped grounds with walking paths and proximity to churches, shops and restaurants. Residents can choose to eat freshly prepared meals restaurant-style in the shared dining room, with friends in a private room or casually at the bistro. The community's many amenities include multiple lounge areas with fireplaces, a movie theater, beauty salon/barbershop and a library. There are three room types available: studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom, all with private bathrooms.

As the name implies, Baptist Village of Broken Arrow is a full-blown community in the city. Within its grounds are a church, a small golf course and a residential estate. Ascension St. John Medical Center is only a few minutes away from this location. Assisted living residents receive 24-hour support from trained staff and a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms and walk-in showers. The numerous amenities include a learning center with internet access, a salon, a wellness center and walking areas within the community's landscaped grounds. There are regular bible study classes and prayer meetings.

Many amenities are within walking distance of Canoe Brook of Broken Arrow, including churches, retail stores, restaurants and Warren Clinic Urgent Care - Elm. Its residents receive 24-hour care from staff trained to help them with medications and activities of daily living, such as bathing. There is also an array of life-enriching social and wellness activities to keep seniors happy and healthy and a walking path within the landscaped grounds. The studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments have private bathrooms with walk-in showers and kitchenettes.

BeeHive Homes of Broken Arrow sits within landscaped grounds in a peaceful residential area that's only minutes from shopping facilities and both St. Francis Hospital South and Hillcrest Hospital South. Easy access to quality medical care is one reason it makes our list. Another is that all residents have private studio apartments with bathrooms, and laundry and housekeeping services are provided. Dietician-approved meals are served three times every day in the dining room, so seniors get the nutrition they need. The community also has a low resident-to-staff ratio, allowing staff to give each senior more of their time.