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Tamarack Retirement Center

1224 East Tamarack Road, Altus, OK 73521 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Tamarack Retirement Center

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Tamarack Retirement Center provides assisted living in Altus, Oklahoma. Residents can receive help with daily activities while continuing to live in their own apartment, making the community a potential fit for someone who wants support with routine tasks without giving up private living space.

The center has 68 beds. Dakota McGrory administers the community. Transportation is available for medical and dental appointments, shopping, errands, and social events, so residents can reach those destinations without arranging each trip independently. Group activities and a monthly activity calendar provide scheduled opportunities to join shared programs.

A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable range. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Tamarack Retirement Center may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living support and would use community transportation for appointments, errands, or social outings.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 68 Rank #52 / 120Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd 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 Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #40 / 171Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th 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.
57 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #66 / 100Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th 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.
69.1% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Oklahoma average: 72.1%
Occupied beds
47 / 68

About this community

License Details

CountyJackson

Ownership & Operating Entity

Tamarack Retirement Center is administered by Dakota Mcgrory.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour security surveillance, fire safety system and video surveillance.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Emergency Call System
Parking
Social Events
Comfortable Community Areas
Errands
ActivitiesMonthly activity calendar available
Specific ProgramsAmenities & Room Layouts

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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. 5 deficiencies 10 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Oklahoma average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% 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. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (5 vs. OK avg 10).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.50.89 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (0.5 vs. OK avg 0.89).↓ 44% 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. 1011 This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the Oklahoma average (10 vs. OK avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer
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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Altus's city center to Tamarack Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Sommerset Neighborhood
AL
MC
Oklahoma City (South Oklahoma City)
126
Facility 126
OK AVG 69
Rank #9 / 120
No
48
Facility 48
OK AVG 40
Rank #65 / 171
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 18
Rank #32 / 32
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #29 / 100
A-Jessica Guillory13
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3
Rank #5 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #7 / 102
5
Facility 5
OK AVG 8
Rank #40 / 102
0.4
Facility 0.4
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #34 / 102
Village at Oakwood
AL
Oklahoma City (Central Oklahoma City)
110
Facility 110
OK AVG 69
Rank #14 / 120
No
67
Facility 67
OK AVG 40
Rank #15 / 171
1 Bed
19
Facility 19
OK AVG 18
Rank #12 / 32
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #57 / 100
A+Fidelia Oglesby10
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
The Parke Assisted Living
AL
Tulsa
70
Facility 70
OK AVG 69
Rank #47 / 120
Yes
48
Facility 48
OK AVG 40
Rank #65 / 171
1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
OK AVG 18
Rank #7 / 32
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #19 / 100
A+Michayne Morris8
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3
Rank #5 / 102
2
Facility 2
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #28 / 102
2
Facility 2
OK AVG 8
Rank #16 / 102
0.3
Facility 0.3
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #23 / 102
Tamarack Retirement Center
AL
Altus
68
Facility 68
OK AVG 69
Rank #52 / 120
No
57
Facility 57
OK AVG 40
Rank #40 / 171
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69.1%
Facility 69.1%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #66 / 100
-Dakota Mcgrory10
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3
Rank #5 / 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
Living Rose Christian Assisted Living Home
AL
RC
Broken Arrow (Vacation Center)
5
Facility 5
OK AVG 69
Rank #120 / 120
Yes
64
Facility 64
OK AVG 40
Rank #24 / 171
-
13
Facility 13
OK AVG 18
Rank #17 / 32
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #36 / 100
A+Tammy Spinazzola7
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3
Rank #5 / 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamarack Retirement Center

Is Tamarack Retirement Center in a walkable area?

Tamarack Retirement Center has a walk score of 57. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Tamarack Retirement Center?

Tamarack Retirement Center's occupancy is 69.1%.

Are pets allowed at Tamarack Retirement Center?

No, Tamarack Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Tamarack Retirement Center?

Dakota McGrory is the administrator of Tamarack Retirement Center.

How many beds does Tamarack Retirement Center have?

Tamarack Retirement Center has 68 beds.

Has Tamarack Retirement Center had any deficiencies?

Tamarack Retirement Center has had 5 reported deficiencies according to records from Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).

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