Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tahlequah, OK

Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tahlequah, OK

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 55 Rank #70 / 120Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 120 homes we track in Oklahoma for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oklahoma facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #3 / 171Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 171 homes we track in Oklahoma for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oklahoma facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #68 / 100Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 100 homes we track in Oklahoma for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Oklahoma average, with its Statewide rank out of 100. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67.3% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Oklahoma average: 72.1%
Occupied beds
37 / 55

About this community

License Details

CountyCherokee

Ownership & Operating Entity

Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah is administered by Lakehsha Mcnac.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Salon
Spa
Specific ProgramsPhysician Services, Laundry & Housekeeping, ADL, Spa & Beauty, Fitness Center

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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.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
11 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. OK average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Oklahoma average:
• Total deficiencies (10% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Oklahoma average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOK Averagevs. OK Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1110 This facility has 10% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (11 vs. OK avg 10).↑ 10% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.80.89 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOK Averagevs. OK Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1311 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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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tahlequah's city center to Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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 Mcnac13
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 Watts9
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 Bell10
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 Stewart9
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 Brewer12
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

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OK community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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