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.
About this community
Occupancy
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.
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 (38% above)
• Deficiencies per year (45% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (11 vs. OK avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.6 | 1.1 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (1.6 vs. OK avg 1.1).↑ 45% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 27, 2025 complaint investigation found five deficiencies including failure to ensure trained staff completed assessments and failure to maintain a quarterly quality assurance committee.
- June 19, 2024 relicensure survey cited three deficiencies including unsigned resident assessments and unsecured portable oxygen tanks, indicating ongoing issues with documentation and resident safety.
- February 24, 2024 complaint investigation found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated complaints regarding hot water availability and staffing adequacy.
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The information below is reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services.
| The Veraden | AL IL MC | Edmond | 110 | Yes | A+ | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah | AL IL MC | Tahlequah | 55 | No | - | 80 | - |
| Brookdale Bartlesville North | AL NH | Bartlesville | 44 | No | - | 48 | Suite |
| Brookdale Chickasha | AL | Chickasha | 39 | Yes | A+ | 19 | Suite |
| Brookdale Stillwater | AL | Stillwater (East Mcelroy Road) | 39 | Yes | A+ | 23 | Suite |
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%.
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.
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.
What is the address of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah?
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah is located at 1380 N Heritage Lane, Tahlequah, OK 74464.
What is the phone number of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah?
(918) 456-7117 will put you in contact with the team at Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah.
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