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Memory care in Shay offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Shay is about $4,125 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 150 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Grayson Court
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It is a smaller facility where the staff gets to know their residents. The administration acted promptly when I had a request. The food is delicious.
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 Grayson Place, our assisted living community, residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care....
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The best thing about being here is its like a home not like a hospital, even when we pulled up it was like pulling up to a small apartment complex. Lots of natural light helping me to be comfortable....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Our luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...
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The staff at Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community were great! They could use improvement on the meals and activities provided. Overall it was a great place and I would recommend them to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Stone Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Stone Brook Assisted Living is nestled in the beautiful Denison, Texas, conveniently located near many of the major medical centers in town. Our welcoming, home like atmosphere and friendly staff are beyond compare. You can live the pampered lifestyle of being served home- style meals in our...
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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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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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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
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Shay, OK

The average cost of senior living in Shay is $4,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mannsville, OK with an average of $1,750 per month.

Memory care costs in Shay, OK, vs. nearby cities

Shay, OK
$4,125/mo
$4,118/mo

Memory care costs in Shay, OK, vs. state and national averages

Shay, OK
$4,125/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Memory care costs in Shay, OK, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,125/mo

Memory care costs in Shay, OK, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,975/mo
Studio
$5,120/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,185/mo

Senior living costs in Shay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shay, OK
Column state: Oklahoma
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShay, OKOklahomaU.S.
Memory Care$4,125/mo$4,472/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,125/mo$4,499/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,732/mo$3,863/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Shay, OK:$4,125/mo
Oklahoma:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Shay, OK:$4,125/mo
Oklahoma:$4,499/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Shay, OK:$3,732/mo
Oklahoma:$3,863/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Shay

Recent reviews for memory care in Shay

Brookdale Willows Sherman

4.8
The meals are very good. Staff are caring and work together. The only negative is that the price is too high, in my opinion, and appears to have a yearly increase. We highly recommend Brookdale Willows Sherman to others.

Oxford Springs Durant

5.0
Brookdale Durant has been amazing. They have kept us updated during the pandemic. The Executive Director is so amazing. If I text or email her she responds immediately. I feel she cares for my dad. The staff is so great, as well. They will turn the TV on for football and baseball games ...
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Silver Leaf Assisted Living Denison

5.0
My mother was about to move in prior to passing. We both felt the warmth of the staff and newness of the property were something you don't find in Denison very often.

Shay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shay, 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 Shay memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shay, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shay memory care

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 Shay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shay, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shay memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shay, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shay memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shay, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shay memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shay, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Shay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Oklahoma memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Shay protect seniors.
Learn about Oklahoma memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Grayson Court, Brookdale Willows Sherman and Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shay, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Shay, Oklahoma. See the full list.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Shay, Oklahoma typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shay, Oklahoma, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shay, Oklahoma, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Shay, Oklahoma ranges from $1750 to $9355. The average Memory Care cost in Shay, Oklahoma is $4,125. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shay, Oklahoma typically starts at $1750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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