Belfair Of Mcalester

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Belfair Of Mcalester

Belfair Of Mcalester is an assisted living and memory care community in Mcalester, OK.

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802 Windsong Way, Mcalester, OK 74501

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 38 reviews
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Belfair Of Mcalester Costs & Pricing

Belfair Of Mcalester offers competitive pricing for various room types that stand out when compared to the broader market in Pittsburg County and the state of Oklahoma. For instance, a studio is priced at $2,625, aligning with the county average while significantly undercutting the Oklahoma state average of $3,629. One-bedroom suites are available for $3,150, which is higher than the county's rate of $2,875 but still more affordable than the state average of $3,565. The semi-private option reflects a similar trend, mirroring county costs at $3,465 but again demonstrating a notable savings against the statewide average of $4,053. Finally, two-bedroom accommodations at Belfair are priced at $3,675 - slightly above the county's $3,438 yet comparable to Oklahoma's average of $3,747. Overall, Belfair Of Mcalester positions itself as an attractive choice for residents seeking quality living arrangements with reasonable pricing within both county and state contexts.

Floor plansBelfair Of McalesterPittsburg CountyOklahoma
Studio$2,625$2,625$3,629
1 Bedroom$3,150$2,875$3,565
Semi-Private$3,465$3,465$4,053
2 Bedrooms$3,675$3,438$3,747

Overall Review of Belfair Of Mcalester

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff care comes through

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, caring staff who treat people with respect.

A consistent theme in the reviews is that staff members are friendly, kind, and responsive. Multiple families describe nurses as attentive and checking on residents regularly, including during challenging situations. One reviewer highlighted a particular charge nurse going the extra mile, while others emphasized overall compassion and communication with families. Even in the more critical memory care experience, the reviewer still noted several staff and coworkers as nice and kind.

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

24-hour support and medical coordination

The care approach emphasizes continuous availability and help coordinating medical needs.

Residents and families describe the community as delivering 24-hour care, with reassurance that help is available when needed. Several reviews also point to medical coordination, including references to quick access to hospital-related needs and hospice involvement. Communication and safety planning show up in reviews that mention containing an outbreak without worries about health and safety. In contrast, one memory care reviewer questioned staffing levels during a difficult incident, even while still describing the facility as clean and well cared for overall.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food is a frequent discussion

Meals stand out in reviews, with both praise and at least one concern about meal quality.

Food comes up often, with some residents and families describing it positively and others offering a more mixed view. One family mentioned their loved one liked having friends to eat with and chat, and another said their family member loves the food. A reviewer who was placing a loved one in memory care said the food was good, while another said food was an area to work on, specifically noting variety and quality concerns. Overall, dining is treated as part of daily life and repeatedly mentioned when families explain how the experience is going.

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Facility cleanliness and comfort

Residents and families describe a clean facility with a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.

Cleanliness is a common point across reviews, including comments about the facility being very clean and well kept. Several families also described it as free of pests and noted an overall pleasant atmosphere. One reviewer added that the building and decor help it feel homey for new residents. Even reviews that raise concerns about memory care programming still call out that the facility was kept really clean.

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Memory care spaces and outdoor access

Memory care reviews highlight outdoor access for residents who are able to go out.

For families looking at Alzheimer’s and memory care, reviewers describe specific spaces that support time outdoors. One reviewer said the community has an indoor protected courtyard where residents can go outside to walk around, and another described an outside area for memory care residents to sit and plant. At the same time, memory care programming is not uniformly described: one reviewer reported that a month had no activities and that residents mostly watched TV. Another family said personal care and activities were great, but they also noted the experience during a period when visitation was affected.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some gaps in memory care activities

A few reviewers report limited memory care activities during certain periods.

While some families describe memory care activities positively, at least one reviewer reported a period with no activities in the memory care unit and limited engagement beyond television. That same review also mentioned a need for specific engagement like jigsaw puzzles that did not happen. These concerns don’t appear in every memory care review, but they are substantial enough to stand out as a potential drawback for families focused on daily programming.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the heart of McAlester, Oklahoma, this area offers a convenient and accessible location for seniors looking to settle down. With a variety of pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, physicians, cafes, parks, and transportation options nearby, residents can easily meet their daily needs and stay engaged in the community. For medical care, there are hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity ensuring peace of mind for any potential health concerns. Additionally, the presence of green spaces like Chadick Park provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this part of McAlester offers a well-rounded and supportive environment for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years with easy access to essential services and amenities.

Pharmacies

  • Wood's Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Ace Medical (0.2 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (0.6 miles)
  • Drug Warehouse (0.9 miles)
  • Omg Dispo Mcalester (1.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Cal Drug (12.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sugar Daisies Bakery (0.2 miles)
  • Subway (0.2 miles)
  • Taco Pronto (0.3 miles)
  • Spaceship Earth Coffee (0.4 miles)
  • La Cabana Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Los Tuzos (0.5 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Newlife 313 Church (0.2 miles)
  • McAlester First UMC (0.2 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (0.2 miles)
  • Tabernacle Praise & Worship Center (0.2 miles)
  • Cornelius House (0.3 miles)
  • Grace United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
  • West Bethel Baptist Church (0.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Mike Ward's Hearing Center (0.3 miles)
  • McAlester Imaging Associates (0.3 miles)
  • McAlester Vision Center (0.4 miles)
  • Dr F E Smith Optometry (0.4 miles)
  • Medical Clinic of McAlester (0.4 miles)
  • Augter Gary DO (0.9 miles)
  • Southeast Orthopedics Associates (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Fat Boys Pizza (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Chadick Park (0.6 miles)
  • Arrowhead Park Maintenance BRN (18.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1 miles)
  • Union Pacific Railroad Co. (1.6 miles)
  • McAlester Regional Airport (MLC) (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Carl Albert Mental Health Center (1 miles)
  • McAlester Regional Health Center (1.1 miles)
  • MRHC Foundation (1.1 miles)
  • McAlester Ambulatory Surgery Center (1.1 miles)

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