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The Villages at Southern Hills

5721 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105 View Map

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The Villages at Southern Hills is an excellent choice for anyone seeking transitional care, therapy, and treatments for injury and illness recovery like strokes and cardiac surgeries. Assisted living, respite care, long-term care, and short-term and outpatient rehabilitation are some of the many options available at The Villages at Southern Hills. With a focus on social and counseling services, The Villages at Southern Hills also aims to provide all the necessary support to ensure the well-being of its residents.
Understanding that recovery can be a challenging time, The Villages at Southern Hills is dedicated to ensuring that residents feel supported and comfortable throughout their stay. Their goal is to create an environment that feels like home. With a wide range of services and a team of compassionate caregivers and staff, The Villages at Southern Hills is an excellent choice for anyone seeking quality care and support in their golden years.

(918) 477-7000

Managed by Lee Sudbeck

Administrator

Lee Sudbeck serves as the Administrator at The Villages at Southern Hills. Lee is the primary contact for the community and is dedicated to supporting residents and their families with care and assistance. Lee’s role ensures the smooth operation and welcoming environment of the community.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.90/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 98

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

99.7%

104

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 18 days

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$22.0M

Operating deficit

-$1.1M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$21,991,078.00

Operating deficit

$-1,124,347.00

Payroll costs

$6.7M

30.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$16.4M

Total costs $23.1M

98-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 46 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

License Status

Active

Additional licensing details

License number: CC7207AL

CMS Certification Number: 375546

County: TULSA

Ownership & operating entity

The Villages at Southern Hills is administrated by LEE SUDBECK.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Lee Sudbeck, Administrator

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The Villages at Southern Hills

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SUDBECK, LEE

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30.9%

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Aspen Health and Rehab

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A+

INKS, DEBORA

77.9%

$17,415,602.00

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32.2%

100.60

1/5

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46%

71.50

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4.1233

1/5

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Baptist Village of Owasso

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The Villages at Southern Hills

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Tulsa

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SUDBECK, LEE

CCN: 375546

Occupancy: 99.7%

Home Revenue: $21,819,066.00

Payroll Costs: $6,741,079.00

Payroll %: 30.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 103.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9030

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Cearu Medical Resort

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Tulsa

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SOUTHTOWN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CCN: 375581

Occupancy: 75.7%

Home Revenue: $12,925,503.00

Payroll Costs: $6,367,607.00

Payroll %: 49.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 98.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1426

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Aspen Health and Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Broken Arrow

Bed Count: 126

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: INKS, DEBORA

CCN: 375351

Occupancy: 77.9%

Home Revenue: $17,415,602.00

Payroll Costs: $5,608,106.00

Payroll %: 32.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 100.60

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.4018

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Sherwood Manor Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Tulsa

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HOLLAND, VERNIE

CCN: 375556

Occupancy: 65.0%

Home Revenue: $5,754,119.00

Payroll Costs: $2,648,664.00

Payroll %: 46%

Avg Residents/Day: 71.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1233

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 2

Baptist Village of Owasso

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Owasso

Bed Count: 85

Pets Allowed: No

5721 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105

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133

Total Staff

129

Employees

Contractors

43,005

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

9.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	7	8.7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	38	9.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	61	9.3	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

120 staff

9.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

1 staff

4.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,948 contractor hours this quarter

Dietitian: 2 Other Dietary Services Staff: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	61	0	61	18,433	91	100%	9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	38	0	38	11,860	91	100%	9.8
RN Director of Nursing	6	0	6	2,922	73	80%	7.9
Medication Aide/Technician	8	0	8	2,473	91	100%	9.1
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	2,200	84	92%	8.7
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	1,536	64	70%	8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	0	2	2	975	76	84%	7.9
Dietitian	0	2	2	974	69	76%	7.7
Administrator	2	0	2	928	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	500	63	69%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	126	30	33%	4.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	80	10	11%	8

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Total Health inspections 2

58% below Oklahoma average

Oklahoma average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Nov 2023

Total Health citations 3

87% below Oklahoma average

Oklahoma average: 23.5

1.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 3 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Oklahoma average

Oklahoma average: 0.6

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Oklahoma average

Oklahoma average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 3

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 08, 2023

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 26, 2022

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 26, 2022

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

108 Total Residents

Medicare 25 (23.1%)

Medicaid 19 (17.6%)

Private Pay/Other 64 (59.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 1.2

86% better than Oklahoma average

Oklahoma average: 8.9

Functional decline score 1.9

89% better than Oklahoma average

Oklahoma average: 16.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.5%

69% below Oklahoma average.

Walking Ability Worsened 0.0%

100% below Oklahoma average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 1.1%

94% below Oklahoma average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%

100% below Oklahoma average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.5%

71% below Oklahoma average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Oklahoma average.

Depressive Symptoms 9.6%

188% above Oklahoma average.

Antipsychotic Use 12.8%

17% below Oklahoma average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

10% above Oklahoma average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Oklahoma average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.0%

100% below Oklahoma average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.3%

31% better than Oklahoma average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.7%

65% better than Oklahoma average

Influenza Vaccine 92.5%

25% better than Oklahoma average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Villages at Southern Hills based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 99.7% ↑ 3.0pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,124,347 ↑ ~$632K vs 2022

Total Payroll $7,523,792 ↑ ~$105K vs 2022

Profit Margin -5.2% ↑ 2.6pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	30.8%	82.7%	88.0%	90.5%	98.3%	100.8%	102.5%	100.9%	99.5%	89.0%	101.9%	96.7%	99.7%
Beds	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Net Income	-$685,334	$554,275	$1,091,682	$1,717,728	$1,664,116	$1,395,332	$763,906	-$1,476,867	-$1,069,507	$2,845,834	-$32,769	-$1,756,614	-$1,124,347
Gross Revenue	$3,027,418	$21,666,508	$17,503,550	$20,398,642	$18,489,942	$23,458,599	$24,508,039	$24,311,871	$25,290,218	$21,143,107	$6,690,859	$22,781,315	$21,819,066
Operating Expenses	$2,362,321	$12,061,337	$10,164,409	$13,150,936	$11,444,508	$15,380,585	$16,798,873	$17,704,806	$17,773,018	$15,004,217	$4,984,830	$18,634,584	$18,057,110
Net Patient Revenue	$1,670,063	$12,596,623	$11,247,860	$14,859,767	$13,096,759	$16,754,222	$17,541,829	$16,159,373	$16,641,561	$15,943,263	$4,921,115	$16,661,722	$16,760,753
Total Payroll	$915,595	$4,453,404	$3,502,216	$4,728,508	$3,983,469	$5,477,733	$5,556,648	$6,076,041	$6,184,471	$6,216,504	$2,030,530	$7,418,825	$7,523,792
Profit Margin %	-22.6%	2.6%	6.2%	8.4%	9.0%	6.0%	3.1%	-6.1%	-4.2%	13.5%	-0.5%	-7.7%	-5.2%
Medicare %	71.7%	44.6%	42.2%	46.0%	44.5%	44.4%	45.8%	49.7%	49.0%	42.2%	36.5%	31.7%	28.0%
Medicaid %	26.7%	11.4%	12.5%	9.5%	11.4%	11.5%	11.2%	8.0%	10.4%	13.4%	11.9%	13.9%	19.9%
Private %	1.5%	44.0%	45.3%	44.5%	44.1%	44.2%	43.0%	42.3%	40.6%	44.3%	51.6%	54.4%	52.1%
Revenue/Day	$414	$416	$350	$450	$365	$454	$469	$439	$458	$489	$478	$472	$461
Cost/Day	$585	$399	$316	$398	$319	$417	$449	$481	$489	$460	$484	$528	$496
Avg Length of Stay	43.4 days	41.3 days	69.4 days	36.6 days	54.6 days	35.8 days	32.2 days	26.5 days	26.1 days	29.8 days	34.3 days	23.5 days	24.1 days

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ADvantage Waiver

Oklahoma Medicaid ADvantage

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oklahoma resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

OK Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

OK Respite Vouchers

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Oklahoma resident.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

OK Specifics: Limited vouchers; rural focus.

Personal Care Program

Oklahoma Personal Care Program

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), OK resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

OK Specifics: No NFLOC required (less stringent than ADvantage); statewide via SoonerCare.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Oklahoma OAA Services

General: Age 60+, OK resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

OK Specifics: 11 AAAs; services vary by region (e.g., urban vs. rural).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oklahoma Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, OK resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

OK Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oklahoma LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, OK resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

OK Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oklahoma SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OK resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

OK Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oklahoma VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OK resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

OK Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Oklahoma SFMNP

General: Age 60+, OK resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

OK Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 11 AAAs; farmers’ market focus.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Oklahoma Senior Property Tax Exemption

General: Age 65+, OK resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$25,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value < $1M.

OK Specifics: Exemption up to $1,000 of assessed value; homestead required.

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The Villages at Southern Hills

The Villages at Southern Hills is a Nursing Home in Oklahoma

The Villages at Southern… is a Nursing Home in Oklahoma

The Villages at Southern Hills

The Villages at Southern Hills is a Nursing Home in Oklahoma

The Villages at Southern… is a Nursing Home in Oklahoma

Managed by Lee Sudbeck

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Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

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Ownership & operating entity

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Inspection History

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Occupancy Rate

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Financial Aid for Oklahoma Seniors

ADvantage Waiver

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

Personal Care Program

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

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