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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Cedar, OK

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If your loved one needs memory care in Big Cedar, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Big Cedar, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Big Cedar incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Big Cedar memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Big Cedar, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mena, Vandervoort and Gipson.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mena, Vandervoort and Gipson.

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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
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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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Very nice! I was only in that facility once when they were setting it up for my mother-in-law and once when she was in there. It was clean and the staff was really friendly. It looked like a nice quality...
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
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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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Big Cedar, OK

The average cost of senior living in Big Cedar is $2,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithville, OK with an average of $1,500 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Cedar, OK, vs. nearby cities

Big Cedar, OK
$2,625/mo
$3,382/mo

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

Big Cedar, OK
$2,625/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$2,625/mo

Memory care costs in Big Cedar, OK, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,550/mo

Senior living costs in Big Cedar 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: Big Cedar, OK
Column state: Oklahoma
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Cedar, OKOklahomaU.S.
Memory Care$2,625/mo$4,326/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$2,625/mo$4,358/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,029/mo$3,762/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Big Cedar, OK:$2,625/mo
Oklahoma:$4,326/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Big Cedar, OK:$2,625/mo
Oklahoma:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Big Cedar, OK:$2,029/mo
Oklahoma:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Cedar

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Cedar

Brookfield Fort Smith

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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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Big Cedar memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Cedar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Cedar, 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 Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
73.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
42.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Cedar, OKNational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Cedar

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 Big Cedar protect seniors.
Learn about Oklahoma memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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