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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blackgum, OK
If you’re looking for independent living in the Blackgum area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Blackgum. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 17 independent living facilities in Blackgum, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Muskogee, Tahlequah and Porum.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Muskogee, Tahlequah and Porum.
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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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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
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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.
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...
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: Independent Living
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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, 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.
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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
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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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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Blackgum, OK
The average cost of senior living in Blackgum is $3,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vian, OK with an average of $2,954 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackgum, OK vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackgum, OK vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackgum vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blackgum, OK by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Blackgum
Recent reviews for independent living in Blackgum
Dogwood Creek Retirement Center in Muskogee, OK
5.0
I've been very pleased. The staff is friendly, and they keep it clean. We are very happy with the pricing compared to other places we looked at. The activities and the food is good, and they are very responsive and attentive. I haven't seen anything that needs to be improved or done better. We ...
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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.
Blackgum independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackgum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackgum, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blackgum independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blackgum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackgum, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackgum independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blackgum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackgum, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackgum independent 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 independent living communities in Blackgum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackgum, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living, Country Gardens and Southern Hills Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackgum, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Blackgum, Oklahoma. See the full list.
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