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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins, OK
If you’re looking for independent living in the Watkins 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 Watkins. 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 35 independent living facilities in Watkins, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Harvard Park Village, Johansen Acres and Michael Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Owasso.
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9.7
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34 reviews
Within the first few minutes of us walking in the door, we both looked at each other and said "this is it!" Everybody was super friendly, employees and residents, it didn't smell, the kitchen was good about...
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.
At The Stonehaven, we offer a variety of amenities for residents. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. The residence is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi. All meals are provided...
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9.6
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89 reviews
The Legend at Tulsa Hills has been an excellent facility for my mother. The facilities are clean, they have scheduled activities every day, and the staff genuinely cares about my mother.
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.
Legend is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who entrust their housing...
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9.6
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59 reviews
My mother moved into Town Village Tulsa about two months ago. So far, she is very happy to be living in this community. The employees are very friendly. The apartment is spacious and the building is very...
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.
Town Village provides a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships and life enrichment activities. Take one of the many classes offered in our fitness center, hit a matinee in our auditorium, or step outside and discover peaceful outdoor spaces. Town Village boasts courtyards, walking paths, a...
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9.4
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50 reviews
*Really pay attention to how you are dealt with and how each admin. staff leaves you feeling. *Pay attention to Senior nurse in how knowledgeable they are. *Speak up when you feel or sense something is off...
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are 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. At Legend at Mingo Road, we...
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9.3
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80 reviews
To be honest I moved her here because they had shared rooms that were around [removed] a month cheaper. She had to live here to get on the list for one of those rooms. Since she's been here they raised the...
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.
The Golden YearsIf you are ready to trade in a life of fear, worry and stress for one rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, an exciting community calendar and some of the most interesting men and women you’ve ever met, look no further. Nestled among the trees overlooking the beautiful...
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9.2
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23 reviews
Courtyards is much less expensive than most AL/MC facilities. I cannot give a rating for 6 and 7 because I do not have enough awareness. I believe the food is good, but I don't know about activities. ...
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.
Ambassador Courtyards Assisted Living & Memory Care is the perfect choice for seniors looking for an apartment home setting, with supportive staff available 24 hours a day to assist with personal needs. Our team recognizes that each resident has individual needs and we are committed to doing...
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9.2
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24 reviews
The staff is very helpful, the entire facility is very clean, and free of any odors. The food is outstanding. The people who live there are all very friendly and welcoming. And they have lots of activities...
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.
If you’re looking for a relaxing retirement that will enable you to spend your time on whatmatters, Cedarhurst of Woodland Hills is an excellent choice. This community offers independent living to seniors in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Whether you want to go for a swim in the heated saltwater pool, or...
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9.2
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31 reviews
My mom has had the best experience- she has independence of her own apartment, paired with a variety of activities and events available every day. The staff is exceptional- their care, compassion and...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Burgundy Place! Burgundy Place is an independent living community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Residents at this exciting and vibrant retirement community enjoy a special bond with the staff, a bond that creates beautiful new friendships and cherished memories. People who visit...
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9.0
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29 reviews
The facility was very dated, residents in the villas were doing their own repairs because the company was unable. Most Villas had not been updated since the 80's and any updates were at the cost of the...
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.
Welcome to Country Club At Woodland Hills, one of Tulsa's finest Independent rental retirement communities. Our all-inclusive retirement lifestyle is designed for you to be able to live in maintenance-free comfort, which frees you to retire on your terms. We recently finished a complete remodel...
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9.0
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28 reviews
I'd say you have to look past that it hasn't been updated in a while. And look at how it is taken care of, cleanliness, grounds, etc. As far as the staff they all are very friendly and very caring. I would...
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.
University Village offers the full spectrum of senior living options including cottage living, independent living, assisted living and a skilled nursing center. Through these continuing levels of care, our residents are able to remain among loved ones, friends, and familiar staff members if their...
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8.5
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33 reviews
We have been looking for a place for our mom for about 2 years. The first place we chose was a disappointment and we started another search. Then we found Aberdeen Heights! Now we feel confident that Mom is...
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.
Welcome to Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living! Aberdeen Heights offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere that enables residents to maintain their independent lifestyle while receiving personalized assistance. Aberdeen Heights is located on Yale near medical facilities and numerous services and is an...
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8.4
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98 reviews
My mother likes that she can plant flowers and bushes in the side gardens. She likes her apartment overall. Here are the things that need improvement: There is no security. Residents forget sometimes to...
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.
Prairie Rose provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on the south edge of Tulsa in Oklahoma's Green Country, you'll love our beautiful, landscaped grounds which feature mature trees and large beds of Prairie Roses. In spite of our pastoral park-like...
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7.9
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49 reviews
Friendliness of staff is 5. They are very nice and seem happy to be there. Overall experience 3. Cedar Ridge is short staffed and in a year there have been 3 different activity directors come 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.
A Life Worth LivingTucked away in an idyllic, rural setting in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, you will have a community that offers you everything you need to embrace a life worth living. You have easy access to medical offices and hospitals, as well as local dining and shopping. You can even admire the...
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1.0
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20 reviews
I was very pleased with the attitude of all of the workers. Everyone was friendly respectful and seem to have a helpful attitude. Mini were willing to go the extra mile to see that I had what I needed. There...
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.
Welcome to a Remarkable Assisted Living and Senior Healthcare Community. Welcome to the Villages at Southern Hills, where exceptional living meets comprehensive professional care. The Villages at Southern Hills is a charming lifestyle community that was designed with your needs in mind. With...
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6.0
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27 reviews
I am very pleased with this facility and the care they are giving [name removed] and meeting his needs. I think the staff always has the time to listen to me and respond to my questions. I think they should...
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.
Embrace Your Golden YearsIf you are passionate about making the most of your golden years, you are going to love being a part of our assisted living community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We handle all the household chores, from cooking and cleaning to laundry and lawn maintenance, so you can spend more...
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.
Inverness Village is Tulsa’s only non-profit community for people 55 and better offering the Life Care Advantage. Located on 190 acres in a park-like setting, Inverness provides resort-style services and a wellness lifestyle.The Life Care Advantage at Inverness Village (The ONLY Life Care...
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.
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: 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: 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, 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
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.
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.
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.
1.0
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2 reviews
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.
Cost of independent living in Watkins, OK
The average cost of senior living in Watkins is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prue, OK with an average of $3,714 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins, OK vs. nearby cities
Watkins, OK
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins, OK vs. the state and national average
Watkins, OK
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Watkins, OK by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Watkins
Recent reviews for independent living in Watkins
Brookdale Owasso
4.6
The staff at Brookdale Owasso is lovely. However, lots of boiled chicken is served in a variety of ways. The snacks could be more nutritious with higher protein levels.
Also, the doctors don't really look for any problems unless clients complain so if clients forget or don't complain needs may ...
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Canoe Brook Assisted Living-Catoosa
5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Canoe Brook Assisted Living Catoosa and everything has been great for him at this facility so far. The staff is great and they care about their residents, they are involved with them. Communication with the family is great. The charge nurse responds back ...
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Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living in Tulsa, OK
5.0
Aberdeen Heights is a warm, friendly, family-oriented Assisted Living. I was so nervous about moving my mom from her home, but she has loved every minute there! The majority of their staff has been their for many years, and they treat the residents just like their own family. The meals are ...
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Watkins independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Watkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkins, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins 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 Watkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkins, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins 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 Watkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkins, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Stonehaven, Legend at Tulsa Hills and Town Village Tulsa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watkins, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Watkins, Oklahoma. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watkins, Oklahoma are The Stonehaven, Legend at Tulsa Hills and Legend at Mingo Road. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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