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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cookson, OK
Cookson is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 80 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cookson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cookson is about $3,925, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 91 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mallard Bay, Moodys and Steely Hollow.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Cookson, OK
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9.5
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20 reviews
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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4 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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7 reviews
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
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
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20 reviews
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
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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.
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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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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7.5
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9 reviews
Friendly and efficient staff. Most residents are also friendly. Love the activity director and [name removed] (the driver). A good place to live. Meals are not the best could be improved.
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.
Peachtree Village of FarmingtonAt Peachtree Village of Farmington, an assisted living community located in the heart of Farmington, Arkansas, we take pride in offering a beautiful location with ample space and well-cared for grounds. We’re located right off I-540 for easy access for family and...
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It is a very nice place to have your loved one. The communication with the staff to the family is good. My loved one complains about the food. They don't care for the food overall. There was one time I...
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.
Clear Creek Memory Care is a purpose-driven community creating highly engaged and specialized resident-centered environments, where life revolves around close and continued contact with people, nature, and the arts. Our purpose is to Protect, Engage, and Love people living with memory loss. We...
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9.5
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11 reviews
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
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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.
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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My dad moved in here about 3 months ago and loves it. He says the people are caring and friendly, which I’ve experienced, as well. They take care of cleaning his apartment and doing his laundry, which is...
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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.
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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Cookson, OK
The average cost of senior living in Cookson is $3,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marble City, OK with an average of $3,108 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cookson, OK vs. nearby cities
Cookson, OK
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cookson, OK vs. the state and national average
Cookson, OK
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cookson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cookson, OK by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cookson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cookson
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.
Brookdale Fort Smith
4.4
My mother is very happy at Brookdale. She is having the best time and enjoys the food.
Any concerns we have had have addressed and resolved.
As the saying goes “ If mama ain’t happy ain’t nobody happy” well mine is Happy!
Cookson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cookson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cookson, 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 Cookson nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cookson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cookson, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cookson nursing homes
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 Cookson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cookson, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cookson nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cookson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cookson, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cookson nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cookson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cookson, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cookson nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cookson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cookson, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28%
0.4%
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