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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gowen, OK
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gowen 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 Gowen. 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 19 independent living facilities in Gowen, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Well, my mom isn't there anymore. She had a medical emergency (CDiff infection--colitis--sepsis) in [date removed] After her stint in the ICU, she has been in a nursing home since. My mom loved having...
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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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: 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.
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, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Gowen, OK
The average cost of senior living in Gowen is $3,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Albion, OK with an average of $2,622 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gowen, OK vs. nearby cities
Gowen, OK
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gowen, OK vs. the state and national average
Gowen, OK
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gowen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gowen, OK by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Gowen
Recent reviews for independent living in Gowen
Belfair of McAlester
4.5
What our family likes the most about Belfair of McAlester is the friendliness of the staff and their interactions with the residents. Based on the experience we have had with Belfair, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
Gowen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gowen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gowen, 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 Gowen 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 Gowen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gowen, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gowen 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 Gowen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gowen, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gowen 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 Gowen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gowen, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belfair of McAlester, Van Buren House and Wilburton Housing Authority are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gowen, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Gowen, Oklahoma. See the full list.
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