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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Akins, OK
If you’re looking for independent living in the Akins 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 Akins. 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 53 independent living facilities in Akins, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Smith, Van Buren and Pocola.
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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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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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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
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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Akins, OK
The average cost of senior living in Akins is $3,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pocola, OK with an average of $2,720 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Akins, OK vs. nearby cities
Akins, OK
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Akins, OK vs. the state and national average
Akins, OK
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Akins vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Akins, OK by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Akins
Recent reviews for independent living in Akins
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith
4.8
I enjoy living at Peachtree Village. I am very happy with all of the staff. The staff treats me great and I pray for them daily.
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.
Akins independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akins, 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 Akins 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 Akins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akins, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Akins 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 Akins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akins, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akins 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 Akins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akins, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
17.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.1%
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Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated independent living facilities near Akins, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near Akins, Oklahoma. See the full list.
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