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Assisted living costs in Payson average about $4,701 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 113 communities in Payson. Our detailed directory has 1718 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I am so very thankful to have found the Heaven House through the help of "A Place for Mom". The Heaven House was an answer to our prayers and has been the next best thing to home sweet home for my father. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Heaven House offers care for your elderly loved one in a beautiful, well decorated and furnished home. The common areas are comfortably furnished, the grounds well-kept, and the individual spaces can be decorated and made personal in any way. We provide 24-hour care from certified,...
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This is a pretty good place for your loved one to live. The staff are great. The staff communication is pretty good with the family, especially during the week. The food is good. for my loved one. The...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Overview of Jasmine Estates of Oklahoma City,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 Amenities•Meals and snacks throughout...
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I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Not only the staff but [name removed] the director is so involved with the residents and other staff. This really impresses me. ...
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.
WELCOME HOMELUXE LIFE SENIOR LIVING NORMANLive life to the fullest at Luxe Life Senior Living, near Oklahoma City where you’re part of a community with purpose. Our residents will enjoy newly renovated rooms, spacious gathering areas, in-home concierge-style services, an onsite spa, and a refined...
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Caring staff; many activities; lovely neighbors. Mom seems to like it okay. Some add-on services a bit expensive (Ex: If you can't go to the dining room and they deliver your meals to your room), and they...
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.
Concordia Life Care Community located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma provides seniors with a caring place to live. Guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that Oklahoma City has to offer, including the Museum of Osteology, the Oklahoma City Zoo, and the Myriad Botanical Gardens....
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The care services were good. The food was good. We picked this community because, it was close to our home, and we liked the apperance of the facility. My loved one was here was respite care. They were very...
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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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsYou have a lot of options for senior living in Oklahoma, but not many of them feel like this. Our seniors live life well, with a huge range of activities to keep them busy throughout the day, and a huge social circle to help them enjoy their life...
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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
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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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Photo of Linwood Village
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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This is a excellent community that really cares. They have affordable upfront pricing and dining offered all day long. The staff truly care. The community is brand new and has huge tv's and lots of...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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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My mom has lived at Teal Creek since February. I have nothing but praise for the staff. They have been very attentive to her and her needs. Example- When she wasnt eating, they discovered she would eat if it...
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Payson, OK

The average cost of senior living in Payson is $4,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carney, OK with an average of $3,186 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson, OK vs. nearby cities

Payson, OK
$4,701/mo
$5,540/mo
$4,710/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson, OK vs. the state and national average

Payson, OK
$4,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,664/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,701/mo
$4,636/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Payson, OK by room type

Semi-Private
$4,872/mo
Studio
$4,909/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,078/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,936/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Payson, OK

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What families are saying about assisted living in Payson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Payson

Iris Memory Care of Edmond

4.8
Our experience with Iris has been excellent. The staff is absolutely the best and truly love the people living there. They are committed and it is obvious they have a passion for older people especially those with Alzheimer’s. They engage with them and have continuous activities to keep the ...
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Epworth Villa a CCRC in Oklahoma City, OK

5.0
My mother has lived in Independent Living for 6 years now and we've always found the staff helpful and easy to deal with.

Heaven House Elmwood in Oklahoma City, OK

4.8
The staff at Heaven House Elmwood was so kind and caring...so personalized to our needs...the best care we experienced during our journey into elder care. I love that HH is small with only a few residents...this allows for the one-on-one attention that we needed.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the staff's genuine care and attentiveness towards residents at various communities, including Brookdale Edmond Danforth, Rivermont Assisted Living Memory Care, and Sand Sage of West Plains.
Diverse range of activities. Residents find joy in the wide variety of activities offered at different communities, such as movie nights, gardening classes, museum outings, and trivia nights at Legend Assisted Living at Rivendell, Saddlebrook Senior Living, and Legend at Council Road.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents express their satisfaction with the quality food and dining experiences at communities like Brookdale Edmond Danforth, Arbor House of Midwest City, and Quail Ridge Senior Living.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces, such as gardens and walking trails, at Lyndale Edmond Senior Living, Legend at Jefferson's Garden, and Saddlebrook Senior Living.
Individualized care for unique needs. Residents and their families appreciate the individualized care provided at various communities to accommodate unique needs, like dietary restrictions and mobility challenges, at Legend Assisted Living at Rivendell, Morada Lake Hefner, and The Harrison of Oklahoma City Assisted Living and M ...
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Thoughtful and helpful staff communication. Frequent, detailed communication between families and staff is mentioned as a key feature in several reviews, allowing families to stay informed and ensure their loved ones' care needs are being met at Sand Sage of West Plains, Legend at Jefferson's Garden, and Arbor House of Midwest City. ...
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Payson review score based on 371 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 371 reviews of 86 Payson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Payson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Payson review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Payson, OK86 facilities
8.0
Sparks, OK11 facilities
8.3
Meeker, OK121 facilities

Review subcategories for Payson assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 371 reviews of 86 Payson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Payson resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Payson, OK averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Payson assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Payson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Payson, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.7%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Payson assisted living

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 Payson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Payson, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Payson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Payson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Payson, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.1%
15.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Payson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Payson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Payson, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Payson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Payson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Payson, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.8%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Payson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Oklahoma assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Payson protect seniors.

Learn about Oklahoma Assisted Living regulations

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Arbor House of Midwest City, Legend at Jefferson's Garden and Legend at Rivendell Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Payson, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 113 assisted living facilities near Payson, Oklahoma. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Payson, Oklahoma is Legend at Rivendell Memory Care. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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