Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit
Arbor House Alzheimer’s Unit is located on 48th Ave SW in Norman, Oklahoma. The structure is a single-story building that provides both private and semi-private rooms, offering some flexibility in how you might structure a placement. The area is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 14, meaning visitors will effectively need to drive.
The name reveals the core purpose of the community. This is a facility built from the ground up for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, rather than a standard assisted living environment with a memory wing attached as an afterthought. Their listed programs, specifically transitional and specialized care, imply a capacity to manage both new arrivals from other care settings and residents with complex, advanced needs.
While the profile is relatively sparse on granular specifics, it does clarify the essential data points: the specific care focus, the physical building type, and the room configurations. These are the variables most families evaluate first when analyzing a potential memory care transition. For those based in the Norman area who require a dementia-focused environment with flexibility in room type and specific care programming, the facility targets that demographic directly.
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What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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4.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norman's city center to Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.18 miles to nearest hospital (Norman Regional Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the OK State Dept. of Health (OSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Sooner Station at University North Park | AL IL MC | Nw Norman | 100
Facility
100
OK AVG
69
Rank
#18 / 120 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
OK AVG
40
Rank
#141 / 171 | - |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#5 / 100 | Michael Dean | 6 | 2
Facility
2
OK AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 102 | 0
Facility
0
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#1 / 102 | 0
Facility
0
OK AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 102 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#1 / 102 |
| The Gardens at Rivermont | AL IL MC | Norman | 70
Facility
70
OK AVG
69
Rank
#47 / 120 | No |
26
Facility
26
OK AVG
40
Rank
#124 / 171 | 1 Bed |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#56 / 100 | June Rose | 9 | 3
Facility
3
OK AVG
3
Rank
#50 / 102 | 1
Facility
1
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#7 / 102 | 3
Facility
3
OK AVG
8
Rank
#25 / 102 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#23 / 102 |
| Arbor House of Norman | AL HOS MC RC | Norman | 62
Facility
62
OK AVG
69
Rank
#61 / 120 | No |
16
Facility
16
OK AVG
40
Rank
#149 / 171 | Studio / 1 Bed |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#58 / 100 | Judy Kirkland | 11 | 3
Facility
3
OK AVG
3
Rank
#50 / 102 | 1
Facility
1
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#7 / 102 | 1
Facility
1
OK AVG
8
Rank
#7 / 102 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#7 / 102 |
| Brookdale Norman | AL | Norman | 39
Facility
39
OK AVG
69
Rank
#100 / 120 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
OK AVG
40
Rank
#15 / 171 | Suite |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#25 / 100 | Florence (Naomi) Abbey | 11 | 3
Facility
3
OK AVG
3
Rank
#50 / 102 | 3
Facility
3
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#51 / 102 | 6
Facility
6
OK AVG
8
Rank
#47 / 102 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#39 / 102 |
| Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit | AL HOS MC RC | Norman | - | No |
14
Facility
14
OK AVG
40
Rank
#152 / 171 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oklahoma
Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit is located in Norman, Oklahoma.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oklahoma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit
Is Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit in a walkable area?
Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?
No, Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?
Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit is located at 151 48Th Ave Sw, Norman, OK 73072.
What is the phone number of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?
(405) 310-2499 will put you in contact with the team at Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit.
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