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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pittsburg County, OK

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

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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
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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.
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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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, 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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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, 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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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
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 Pittsburg County, OK

The average cost of senior living in Pittsburg County is $3,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alderson, OK with an average of $3,000 per month.

Memory care costs in Pittsburg County, OK, vs. nearby counties

Pittsburg County, OK
$3,058/mo
$3,199/mo
$3,199/mo

Memory care costs in Pittsburg County, OK, vs. state and national averages

Pittsburg County, OK
$3,058/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Pittsburg County, OK, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,058/mo

Memory care costs in Pittsburg County, OK, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,465/mo
Studio
$2,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Pittsburg County 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: Pittsburg County, OK
Column state: Oklahoma
Column national: U.S.
Community typePittsburg County, OKOklahomaU.S.
Memory Care$3,058/mo$4,326/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,058/mo$4,358/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,199/mo$3,762/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Pittsburg County, OK:$3,058/mo
Oklahoma:$4,326/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pittsburg County, OK:$3,058/mo
Oklahoma:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Pittsburg County, OK:$3,199/mo
Oklahoma:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Pittsburg County

Recent reviews for memory care in Pittsburg County

Belfair of McAlester

4.5
The staff at this community was fabulous, the most impressive part of the Belfair was the nursing staff, and particularly the charge nurse she really went the extra mile for us during this time. We decided to take our loved ones out due to the isolation caused by COVID. Our mother was in memory ...
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Pittsburg County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pittsburg County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pittsburg County, 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 Pittsburg County 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 Pittsburg County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pittsburg County, OKNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
49.1%
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
37.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pittsburg County 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 Pittsburg County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pittsburg County, OKNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pittsburg County 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 Pittsburg County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pittsburg County, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Pittsburg County 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 Pittsburg County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pittsburg County, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pittsburg County 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 Pittsburg County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pittsburg County, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pittsburg County

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