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Assisted living costs in Ward average about $3,840 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 28 communities in Ward. Our detailed directory has 66 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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Photo of Brookdale Fort Smith
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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20 reviews
9.5
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Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
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Photo of Brookfield Fort Smith
66 Photos available
9.2
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4 reviews
9.2
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4 reviews
5 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookfield Fort Smith. Her experience at this facility has been great so far. She's had no complaints. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living
1717 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
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I'm happy with my ability to easily contact and interact with the staff at Heritage Grove. Staff are helpful and cooperative and a ready resource for information about my mom and what's happening with...
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.
This Is The Good LifeTucked away on four picturesque acres in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, you will discover an assisted living community that provides you with personalized care plans, warm and friendly neighbors, a dedicated care team and a community calendar with countless opportunities to make the...
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Photo of Azalea Gardens Memory Care
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8.3
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20 reviews
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I have been in and out of Azalea Gardens for the past couple of years and have always had a great experience. I have always witnessed the staff going above and beyond for their residents. They keep the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Designed With You In MindTucked away on a lovely property just a few minutes from the Muskogee Turnpike, you will discover a memory care community that feels more like a family than your traditional senior living home. We specialize in serving men and women living with Alzheimer’s and other forms...
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Photo of Country Gardens
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33 Floor plans available
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We have had a great experience at Country Gardens. [name removed], [name removed], and the main nurse have been great to work with. The facility is always very clean and they are good about their covid...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Country Gardens, you'll find an assisted living community located in Muskogee, Oklahoma that's dedicated to providing an exciting opportunity for seniors. Country Garden is located within minutes of area shops and restaurants while situated on a spacious landscape. The beautiful gardens and...
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9.5
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9.5
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Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Enjoy 3 meals a day served restrauant style in our dining room. Planned activities and scheduled transportation. We can assisted with bathing, dressing and medication. We have spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. We let you bring your furnishings so if feels like home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Dalton's Place at Waldron
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Heritage Village of Booneville
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Crossroads Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Go Ye Village Senior Living a CCRC
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Go Ye Village first opened its doors in 1977. With nearly 40 years of service to Seniors the Village has become the premier Senior Living Community in Northeast Oklahoma. Just recently in 2015 we received accreditation with the BBB. We have also been selected as Tahlequah's best retirement...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Ward, OK

The average cost of senior living in Ward is $3,840 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Panama, OK with an average of $3,261 per month.

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

Ward, OK
$3,840/mo
$4,121/mo
$3,261/mo

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

Ward, OK
$3,840/mo
U.S. national average
$4,597/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,840/mo
$3,840/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,132/mo
Studio
$3,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,751/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,428/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ward, OK

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ward.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ward

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ward

Country Gardens in Muskogee, OK

5.0
My loved one likes the food. It would be helpful for the staff to assist in placing the residents together for meals to communicate with each other. The community has lots of activities for the residents to participate in. I would live there if I could.

Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living

5.0
At Heritage, they had full nursing capability at all times. It is a smaller, older facility with very caring staff. They have trained nurses on site who can provide basic care reducing the number of hospital visits required.

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith

5.0
My first impression of Peachtree was formed when we first toured the facility. The impression was of a place where we would be happy due to the dedicated, caring, and professional staff. After touring other facilities we decided Peachtree was our new home. We are very happy here and our children ...
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Ward review score based on 33 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 16 Ward assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ward 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

Ward review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ward, OK16 facilities
9.1
Bokoshe, OK13 facilities
9.4
Panama, OK11 facilities

Review subcategories for Ward 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 33 reviews of 16 Ward assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ward 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.
Ward, OK averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Ward assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ward assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ward, 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 Ward 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 Ward that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ward, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ward 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 Ward Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ward, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ward 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 Ward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ward, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ward 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 Ward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ward, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ward 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 Ward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ward, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ward

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 Ward protect seniors.

Learn about Oklahoma Assisted Living regulations

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Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ward, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

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