
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Broken Arrow, OK for 2023
Also serving communities of Catoosa, Claremore, Muskogee.
There are 16 Memory Care Facilities in the Broken Arrow area, with 5 in Broken Arrow and 11 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Broken Arrow is $5,453 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,480. Cheaper nearby regions include Tulsa with an average starting cost of $5,400.
To help you with your search, browse the 67 reviews below for memory care facilities in Broken Arrow. On average, consumers rate memory care in Broken Arrow 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Tulsa with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 6 families in Broken Arrow find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Broken Arrow, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Broken Arrow, OK
Brookdale Broken Arrow
Cedar Ridge Senior Living
Prairie House Assisted Living & Memor...
Baptist Village of Broken Arrow
BeeHive Homes of Broken Arrow
Bellarose
Legend of Tulsa Hills
The Grove at Midtown Senior Living
Legend at Mingo Road
Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
Known Memory Care at Tulsa
Aberdeen Memory Care
Iris Memory Care of Tulsa
Montereau
The Linden at Stonehaven Square
Canoe Brook – Catoosa
What to Consider About Memory Care in Broken Arrow
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.
Paying for Memory Care in Broken Arrow
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Broken Arrow start around $5,453 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,670 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Broken Arrow and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Broken Arrow
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.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Broken Arrow
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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Broken Arrow
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Review of Cedar Ridge Senior Living
We went to see Cedar Ridge Senior Living, and the place was nice. It looked clean and well-kept. We would have chosen that facility except my husband did not qualify. Technically, the private roo... Read more
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Review of Baptist Village of Broken Arrow
I have my dad on a list at Baptist Village of Broken Arrow and so we're just waiting for them to have an opening. I was looking for dementia care. They have only 10 patients, so that's why I liked ... Read more
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Review of BeeHive Homes of Broken Arrow
BeeHive Homes of Broken Arrow was really clean and it looks like the residents were being taken care of. The atmosphere seemed quiet, they had good-sized rooms with lots of space for furniture, and... Read more
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