10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee County, OK

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 75 independent living facilities in Cherokee County, 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 Stilwell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Muskogee, Tahlequah and Stilwell.

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zipAveragecost: $4,013

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Cost of independent living in Cherokee County, OK

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskogee, OK with an average of $2,994 per month.

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, OK

$4,013/mo

Tahlequah, OK

$4,032/mo

Grandview, OK

$4,020/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, vs. state and national averages

Cherokee County, OK

$4,013/mo

Oklahoma state

$3,774/mo

U.S. national average

$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$4,628/mo

Memory Care

$4,628/mo

Independent Living

$4,013/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, by floor plan type

Studio

$1,900/mo

1 Bedroom

$2,930/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,621/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$5,300/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee 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: Cherokee County, OK

Column state: Oklahoma

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Cherokee County, OK	Oklahoma	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,013/mo	$3,774/mo	$4,019/mo
Assisted Living	$4,628/mo	$4,370/mo	$4,559/mo
Memory Care	$4,628/mo	$4,339/mo	$4,796/mo

Independent Living

Cherokee County, OK:$4,013/mo

Oklahoma:$3,774/mo

U.S.:$4,019/mo

Assisted Living

Cherokee County, OK:$4,628/mo

Oklahoma:$4,370/mo

U.S.:$4,559/mo

Memory Care

Cherokee County, OK:$4,628/mo

Oklahoma:$4,339/mo

U.S.:$4,796/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee County

Honeycreek Retirement Village in Grove, OK

5.0

Very clean and nice looking apartments. It is owned by the Southern Baptist and has a strong Christian environment. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, both the employees and residence. [Name removed], the manager has worked there for many years and is truly called to this job. He goes ...

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 ...

Morada Broken Arrow

5.0

I was worried my husband wouldn't like it, but we both love it due to the high marks given on the items listed above. This is exactly where we need to be at this time in our life. We have health issues but can still live independently to a large degree and can use help with daily items that ...

Cherokee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Cherokee County, OKNational

Nutritionist / dietician

30.4%

20.5%

Low / no sodium

25%

34.1%

No sugar

23.2%

31.5%

Vegetarian

23.2%

33.6%

Pureed meals

7.1%

8.1%

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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Cherokee County, OKNational

Professional chef

19.6%

36.5%

Restaurant style dining

30.4%

43.5%

Room service

30.4%

36.9%

Anytime dining

10.7%

17.4%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Cherokee County, OKNational

Activity director

35.7%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

26.8%

28.4%

Community service programs

25%

32.8%

Devotional activities on-site

39.3%

49.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

35.7%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

37.5%

54.9%

Piano or organ

32.1%

43.1%

Arts and crafts center

25%

37.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

30.4%

41.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

35.7%

47.5%

Live performances

33.9%

47.3%

Dances

28.6%

32.6%

Fitness center

16.1%

39.8%

Fitness classes

33.9%

47%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living, Brookdale Claremore and Brookdale Broken Arrow are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 75 independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Oklahoma. See the full list.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee County, OK

Cherokee County Independent Living Facilities | 674 Reviews

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Cost of independent living in Cherokee County, OK

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, vs. nearby counties

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, vs. state and national averages

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, vs. other senior living options

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, OK, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Cherokee County vs. state and national costs

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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee County

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Cherokee County independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County independent living

Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County independent living

Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County independent living

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