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Simms 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 63 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Simms, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Simms is about $3,638, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 107 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Simms, OK

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Photo of Countryside at Tahlequah Assisted Living
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Countryside in Tahlequah is under new ownership and we are very satisfied with her care. Standard of Care that other facilities need to obtain. NICE. Nice facility inside and out, Nice caregivers. Nice food...
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 Life:Tucked away 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 most of your golden...
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Mom really likes it there for the most part and she made friends quickly. All the residents seem very nice. It took a while to get her food situation worked out but they have taken care of it for the most...
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 Countryside at Belfair Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My experience with belfair and a place for mom has been so good. My sister had a stroke and I rushed from okla to tenn to help her and my brother who has dementia. They lived together and I knew that...
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.
Belfair of McAlester is a beautiful assisted living and memory care community located in Southeast Oklahoma. Assisted living at Belfair of McAlester provides enriched living with the welcome comforts of home. unlike institutional care environments, each lovely apartment includes built-in safety...
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AIl the staff treat my dad like he is family. He is greeted by name by all the staff. They check on him throughout the day and evening to see that his needs are met. I know from personal experience that...
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 Countryside Memory Care of Muskogee
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[names removed], the new owners, are amazing. When they knew something was wrong they came and fixed it! Listened with no judgement, no repercussions,they didnt discredit our feelings. It's a much happier...
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 Mind:Tucked 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...
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Photo of Country Gardens
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It was a great experience. The staff was friendly. Starting care was pretty easy and straight forward. We really did have a pleasant experience.
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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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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I think they need a bit more staff members. The exterior grounds are a little rough and the entry made a bit more inviting. The people are nice. The food was my family's primary complaint. Sort of school...
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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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: 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: 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.
Photo of York Manor
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: 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, 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.
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...
Photo of River Valley Health & Rehab
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.
Photo of Fianna Hills Nursing & Rehab
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, Memory Care, 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.
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 Hope's Creek, Inc.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Creek Nation Housing
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.
Photo of Walnut Grove Living Ctr
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 nursing homes in Simms, OK

The average cost of senior living in Simms is $3,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sallisaw, OK with an average of $3,584 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Simms, OK, vs. nearby cities

Simms, OK
$3,638/mo
$3,588/mo

Nursing homes costs in Simms, OK, vs. state and national averages

Simms, OK
$3,638/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

Nursing homes costs in Simms, OK, vs. other senior living options

$3,714/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,638/mo

Nursing homes costs in Simms, OK, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,261/mo
Studio
$3,957/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,141/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,184/mo

Senior living costs in Simms vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Simms, OK
Column state: Oklahoma
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSimms, OKOklahomaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,638/mo$4,472/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$3,714/mo$4,499/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,714/mo$4,472/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$3,434/mo$3,863/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Simms, OK:$3,638/mo
Oklahoma:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Simms, OK:$3,714/mo
Oklahoma:$4,499/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Simms, OK:$3,714/mo
Oklahoma:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Simms, OK:$3,434/mo
Oklahoma:$3,863/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Simms

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Simms

Country Gardens in Muskogee, OK

5.0
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 protocols and keeps residents safe. I would recommend them to others.

Brookfield Fort Smith

4.9
It was very close to my sister's house so she could check on her easily. They allowed pets and had an enclosed courtyard with units that opened onto it. The supervisor was very helpful to us and very caring to the residents. I would definitely recommend this facility. They became family to my ...
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Peachtree Village of Fort Smith

4.0
What we like the most about Peachtree Village is that he seems to enjoy his living situation and enjoys his privacy. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Simms nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Simms nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Simms, 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 Simms 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 Simms that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Simms 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 Simms Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Simms 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 Simms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Simms 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 Simms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Simms, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Simms 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 Simms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Simms, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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