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Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah
At 1380 N Heritage Lane in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah operates a 55-bed campus spanning assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Administrator Lakehsha McNac oversees the building, which sits in one of the more walkable locations in the Oklahoma senior care market, scoring an 80 on the Walk Score scale. Most daily errands are reachable on foot from this address, which is notable for a care community outside a major metro. Tahlequah Regional Medical Center provides acute-care access in the surrounding area.
Current occupancy is 67%, with 37 of the 55 beds filled. Staffing runs around the clock with licensed nurses and CNAs on-site, and the facility offers physician services on-site as well. Residents can access support with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, a spa and beauty salon, and a fitness center. The three-level care model means residents with changing needs do not necessarily have to relocate.
Inspections by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services have returned themes around care planning and documentation, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and staffing and staff credentials.
Countryside does not accept Medicaid or Medicare, operating entirely on private pay. For families self-funding a placement that covers the full continuum from independent to memory care, with physician services on-site and a genuinely walkable address in northeast Oklahoma, this is a facility worth putting on the shortlist.
Community insights.
About this community
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah is administered by Lakehsha Mcnac.
Inspection History
In Oklahoma, the State Department of Health, Protective Health Services is the regulatory body responsible for conducting unannounced inspections and reporting on facility compliance.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 11 deficiencies 13 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oklahoma state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2019 vs. Oklahoma state average• Total deficiencies (10% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oklahoma average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (11 vs. OK avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.8 | 0.89 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (0.8 vs. OK avg 0.89).↓ 10% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
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Total inspections
| 13 | 11 | This facility has had 18% more total inspections than the Oklahoma average (13 vs. OK avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 18% more |
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah | AL IL MC | Tahlequah | 55
Facility
55
OK AVG
69
Rank
#70 / 120 | No |
80
Facility
80
OK AVG
40
Rank
#3 / 171 | - | - |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#68 / 100 | - | Lakehsha Mcnac | 13 | 4
Facility
4
OK AVG
3
Rank
#65 / 102 | 4
Facility
4
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#67 / 102 | 11
Facility
11
OK AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 102 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#65 / 102 |
| Brookdale Owasso | AL | North Owasso (Owasso) | 43
Facility
43
OK AVG
69
Rank
#88 / 120 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
OK AVG
40
Rank
#8 / 171 | Suite | - |
86.0%
Facility
86.0%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#15 / 100 | - | Tyler Watts | 9 | 2
Facility
2
OK AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 102 | 2
Facility
2
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#28 / 102 | 3
Facility
3
OK AVG
8
Rank
#25 / 102 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#23 / 102 |
| Brookdale Chickasha | AL | Chickasha | 39
Facility
39
OK AVG
69
Rank
#100 / 120 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
OK AVG
40
Rank
#141 / 171 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
OK AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 32 |
76.9%
Facility
76.9%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#43 / 100 | A+ | Leah Bell | 10 | 2
Facility
2
OK AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 102 | 2
Facility
2
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#28 / 102 | 5
Facility
5
OK AVG
8
Rank
#40 / 102 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#39 / 102 |
| Brookdale Shawnee | AL | Shawnee (North Creek Manor) | 39
Facility
39
OK AVG
69
Rank
#100 / 120 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
OK AVG
40
Rank
#48 / 171 | Suite | - |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#51 / 100 | - | Shelee Stewart | 9 | 1
Facility
1
OK AVG
3
Rank
#5 / 102 | 1
Facility
1
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#7 / 102 | 2
Facility
2
OK AVG
8
Rank
#16 / 102 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#18 / 102 |
| Brookdale Stillwater | AL | Stillwater | 39
Facility
39
OK AVG
69
Rank
#100 / 120 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
OK AVG
40
Rank
#134 / 171 | Suite | 36
Facility
36
OK AVG
18
Rank
#5 / 32 |
56.4%
Facility
56.4%
OK AVG
72.1%
Rank
#84 / 100 | A+ | Kristel Brewer | 12 | 6
Facility
6
OK AVG
3
Rank
#83 / 102 | 4
Facility
4
OK AVG
3.1
Rank
#67 / 102 | 6
Facility
6
OK AVG
8
Rank
#47 / 102 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
OK AVG
0.7
Rank
#39 / 102 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah
Is Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah in a walkable area?
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah?
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah's occupancy is 67.3%.
Are pets allowed at Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah?
No, Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah?
Lakehsha McNac is the administrator of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah.
How many beds does Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah have?
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah has 55 beds.
Has Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah had any deficiencies?
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah has had 11 reported deficiencies according to records from Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Are there photos of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah in the photo gallery on this page.
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