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9.6
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68 reviews
9.6
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68 reviews
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They were fantastic, my mom really had no complaints, she just couldn't adjust to being so far away from the rest of the family. Everyone was kind, welcoming and very helpful, we have nothing but nice things...
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.
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9.5
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59 reviews
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The staff is very welcoming and they have lots of activities. Chef-prepared Food is good. Love that each staff member cares and personally greets residents by name.
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.
Rivermont Retirement Community is dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us....
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9.4
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26 reviews
9.4
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26 reviews
5 star
65%
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All the above rate a 4 or a 5. The friendly staff, quality of care and cleanliness are top of the list for my and myself as well. They are a 5. The low end of the list above is the food. It is hit and miss...
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.
FountainBrook Assisted Living and Memory Care is the premier Senior Living community near Oklahoma City, OK. FountainBrook provides Engaged Living and compassionate care to our Assisted Living residents, and those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s. We believe that our residents should have a full and...
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9.1
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10 reviews
9.1
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10 reviews
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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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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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26 reviews
8.9
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26 reviews
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The staff are amazing. They are attentive, loving and catch when something just isn't right with the resident. The meals are very nutritious as well. I ate many meals with my Mother. The activities to keep...
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.
There’s a lot to love hereHome should bring out the best in you. That’s why our Assisted Living community in Norman, Oklahoma, has the care you need when you need it. How about an extra hand with things like dressing or bathing? We’ll help you with the little things so you can focus on what...
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8.8
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75 reviews
8.8
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75 reviews
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Quality of care: general lack of concern for residents, send stern notices for missing rent instead of calling the resident. These people are elderly, if they miss a payment, a phone reminder is all they...
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.
The CarlstoneThe Carlstone is a Luxury 55+ active living community and is a well-maintained facility built-in 2020. Our professional and caring staff members have over 80 years combined experience caring for individuals 55+ in adult living communities. The Carlstone has exemplary service and has...
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8.8
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53 reviews
8.8
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53 reviews
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Every single thing/employee from the top management to the servers and other employees was the greatest experience for my family at such a difficult time for us. Every single employee was friendly,...
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.
Arbor House of Midwest City, A Legend Senior Living residence, offers three senior living solutions all on one campus: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, all residents have the chance to meet new neighbors and enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle. Residents always have a...
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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43 reviews
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43 reviews
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[name removed] who runs Homestead is GREAT! Very caring of her residents. If fact everyone I have dealt with there is wonderful & very caring. All the staff knows I am 3000 miles away in New Hampshire and...
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.
    Timberwood Senior Living is a modern community designed to free seniors from the burden of daily chores while offering them the level of assistance with day-to-day living they need or desire. Built in 2001 on a 5.7-acre site and expanded in 2004, Timberwood is tastefully...
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8.4
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9 reviews
8.4
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I love living in this atmosphere……like a hotel. Facility is behind a locked gate, which makes me feel secure and safe. Everyone is so friendly and there are many things to do here. I am finally at home!
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sage Cobblestone is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Norman, Oklahoma. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for those who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of Sage, from the...
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We love Sooner station. The only problem and yet big problem is the flooding that's been happening. I love all of the different activities that they offer. I love the staff and how everyone acts like a...
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Ada
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
5 star
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They really care about the residents. We picked this community because it was local, the price, and watching the interaction with the residents gave me peace of mind.
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.
Find Your Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t look like you stuck at home all day. Instead, your days should be filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. At our warm, inviting community, you’ll receive just the help you need to make that happen, only...
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8.0
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8.0
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Overall this facility meets all the requirements of our great aunt. They communicate with us often and give us feedback about how her stay is going. The activities are always so well organized and...
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.
Who we areRainbow Health Care Community isdedicated to achieving residentsatisfaction one outcome at a time. Ourattentive care empowers our residentsand their families to work closely with ourexperienced and compassionate staff.Together we create an individualized careplan that encourages living...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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11 reviews
7.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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It’s only been 2 months so I am a little hesitant/cautious about writing a review. To me the real review would come after 12 months and all the new is worn off from both sides. With that said, our...
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.
Here you can say yes to dancing and a game of cards.If you’re looking for a community where you never have to stop growing, our Assisted Living community could be the right fit for you. It’s good to be home with your choice of several one-bedroom floor plans. All of our apartments are on the...
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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, 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community of Shawnee
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: 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
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
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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lima, OK

The average cost of senior living in Lima is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spaulding, OK with an average of $3,593 per month.

Independent living costs in Lima, OK, vs. nearby cities

Lima, OK
$3,913/mo
$4,790/mo
$3,857/mo

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

Lima, OK
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lima, OK, vs. other senior living options

$5,309/mo
Independent Living
$3,913/mo

Independent living costs in Lima, OK, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,495/mo
Studio
$4,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,120/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,585/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,555/mo

Senior living costs in Lima 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: Lima, OK
Column state: Oklahoma
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLima, OKOklahomaU.S.
Independent Living$3,913/mo$3,762/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,309/mo$4,358/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,309/mo$4,326/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lima, OK:$3,913/mo
Oklahoma:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lima, OK:$5,309/mo
Oklahoma:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lima, OK:$5,309/mo
Oklahoma:$4,326/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lima

Recent reviews for independent living in Lima

Rainbow Health Care Community and Rainbow Assisted Living Community in Bristow, OK

4.0
We are satisfied with Rainbow Health Care Community. Friendly. It is closer to our(my husband and my home). The price is reasonable and the staff is willing to help. It is small community and not a lot of traffic.

Homestead of Del City in Oklahoma City, OK

4.8
So far our biggest issue has been confusion on her mailing address. She's been using the address they provided, but the postal office says it's not the correct address. So we talked with Timberwood, and they said they would talk to the post office. It's not a huge issue, just an ...
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Brookdale Shawnee

5.0
From (name removed) I would recommend this place to anyone. It is one of the best places I have been in, and stayed at. I have been to several others and did not like them. I even stayed in one place for only one night, and called my daughter to come and get me the hell out of there. I would ...
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Lima independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lima independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lima, 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 Lima 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 Lima partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lima, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lima 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 Lima communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lima, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lima 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 Lima offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lima, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rivermont Independent Living, Rivermont Assisted Living Memory Care and FountainBrook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lima, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Lima, Oklahoma. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lima, Oklahoma is Rivermont Independent Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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