10 Best Nursing Homes in Payson, OK

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Payson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Payson, OK may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Payson or another care type is right for you. Browse 187 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Payson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Whitetail Crossing, Copper Oaks and Cougar Ridge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Aydelotte, Hazel Dell and Gaddy.

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zipAverageCost: $4,454

Nursing Homes Facilities near Payson, OK

Cost of nursing homes in Payson, OK

The average cost of senior living in Payson is $4,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carney, OK with an average of $3,126 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Payson, OK, vs. nearby cities

Payson, OK

$4,454/mo

Sparks, OK

$4,460/mo

Meeker, OK

$4,489/mo

Nursing homes costs in Payson, OK, vs. state and national averages

Payson, OK

$4,454/mo

Oklahoma state

$4,339/mo

U.S. national average

$4,801/mo

Nursing homes costs in Payson, OK, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$4,527/mo

Memory Care

$4,454/mo

Independent Living

$3,717/mo

Nursing Homes

$4,454/mo

Nursing homes costs in Payson, OK, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Payson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Payson, OK

Column state: Oklahoma

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Payson, OK	Oklahoma	U.S.
Nursing Homes	$4,454/mo	$4,339/mo	$4,801/mo
Assisted Living	$4,527/mo	$4,370/mo	$4,564/mo
Memory Care	$4,454/mo	$4,339/mo	$4,801/mo
Independent Living	$3,717/mo	$3,774/mo	$4,022/mo

Nursing Homes

Payson, OK:$4,454/mo

Oklahoma:$4,339/mo

U.S.:$4,801/mo

Assisted Living

Payson, OK:$4,527/mo

Oklahoma:$4,370/mo

U.S.:$4,564/mo

Memory Care

Payson, OK:$4,454/mo

Oklahoma:$4,339/mo

U.S.:$4,801/mo

Independent Living

Payson, OK:$3,717/mo

Oklahoma:$3,774/mo

U.S.:$4,022/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Payson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Payson

Epworth Villa a CCRC in Oklahoma City, OK

5.0

My mother has lived in Independent Living for 6 years now and we've always found the staff helpful and easy to deal with.

Shawnee Memory Care

4.0

I really have no experience with other facilities to compare it with but I think they did a good job. The food and activities were adequate, everything seemed clean and well maintained and most important of all everyone on the staff genuinely seemed to care about my mother and the other ...

The Veraden Senior Living in Edmond, OK

4.0

My mother was a resident of the Veraden assisted living facility for the last year of her life that ended May of 2024, The nursing staff at the Veraden are some of the most compassionate people I have ever met. However, the Senior management of the nursing staff was mediocre at best. I think ...

Payson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Payson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Payson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Payson nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Payson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Payson, OKNational

Full medication management

53.8%

2.7%

Doctor on call

41.3%

10.5%

24-Hour awake staff

88.5%

23.7%

Diabetic care

88.5%

24.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

55.8%

10.8%

Home care agency on-site

25%

0.9%

Non-ambulatory care

88.5%

20.1%

Respite or short term stays

44.2%

7.4%

Hospice available on-site

46.2%

19.1%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Payson nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Payson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Payson, OKNational

Dementia behaviors care

51.9%

4.2%

Specialized memory care training for staff

38.5%

0.2%

Secured community and/or wander guard

45.2%

6.1%

Memory care only community

26.9%

1.3%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Payson nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Payson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Payson, OKNational

Nutritionist / dietician

43.3%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

35.6%

1.5%

No sugar

29.8%

1.5%

Vegetarian

28.8%

3.9%

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Availability of select dining options in Payson nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Payson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Payson, OKNational

Professional chef

26%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

36.5%

0.4%

Room service

37.5%

0.4%

Anytime dining

13.5%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Payson nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Payson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Payson, OKNational

Activity director

50%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

36.5%

0.2%

Community service programs

28.8%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

50%

7.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

48.1%

0.4%

Outings / off-site activities

50%

7.1%

Piano or organ

41.3%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

35.6%

0.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

40.4%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

47.1%

0.3%

Live performances

45.2%

0.4%

Dances

33.7%

0.1%

Fitness center

12.5%

0.2%

Fitness classes

45.2%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Village of Stillwater, Legend at Rivendell Memory Care and Brookdale Oklahoma City Southwest are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Payson, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.

There are 187 nursing homes facilities near Payson, Oklahoma. See the full list.

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