The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Broken Arrow, OK for 2023

In Oklahoma, there are approximately 64,000 seniors with Alzheimer’s disease. Some of these seniors live in Broken Arrow, where seniors age 65 and older make up about 12 percent of the city’s 107,403 population. To serve seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the Broken Arrow area has 13 memory care facilities. Three facilities are inside the Broken Arrow city limits, and another 10 are located in communities nearby.

The Oklahoma Department of Health’s Protective Health Services, Long-Term Care Services department licenses assisted living centers in the state, including those in Broken Arrow. Memory care units are located within some assisted living centers, and these centers are required to complete additional documentation before receiving a license that specifies exactly what type of care is provided to those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

• In Oklahoma, Social Security payments aren’t taxed. However, withdrawals from retirement accounts and pension payments are partially taxed. This means seniors may have to pay some state income tax, but they don’t have to pay the entire 5 percent income tax that’s imposed by the state.
  
• Broken Arrow is a fairly affordable place to live. While the city’s overall cost of living is 11 percent higher than the state average, it’s still 1 percent lower than the national average. Grocery costs are on par with the state average and the cost of health care services is 4 percent lower than the state average, making it easy for seniors to find affordable options.
  
• Crime shouldn’t be a major concern for seniors residing in a Broken Area memory care facility or their loved ones. The city’s crime rates are lower than average, so it’s a fairly safe place to live. Overall the crime rate in Broken Arrow is 31 percent lower than the Oklahoma average and 16 percent lower than the national average.
  
• The weather in Broken Arrow is pretty normal for areas that get four distinct seasons. Summers are hot, with average high temperatures around 82 degrees Fahrenheit in August. In the winter, it gets cold. The average low temperature in January is 37 degrees Fahrenheit, which may make it difficult for some seniors to enjoy outdoor activities.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Broken Arrow

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Oklahoma page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page.

Broken Arrow and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Broken Arrow, please visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page.

Broken Arrow-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Oklahoma are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page for more information about these laws.