Best Senior Communities in Oklahoma

Overview of Green Country Village Assisted Living Center

Green Country Village Assisted Living Center is a 65-bed assisted living community at 1025 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare; 24-hour staffing is confirmed. Current occupancy is 48 of 65 beds (74 percent), above the Oklahoma average of 60.6 percent, with steady growth from 36 residents in January 2020 to 48 in November 2025. Nursing care averages 28 percent above the Oklahoma state benchmark.

Operator is Bartlesville Assisted Living.

Eight inspections from December 2019 through November 2025 yield 1.1 deficiencies per year, 78 percent better than the Oklahoma average of 4.9. Most inspections found zero deficiencies, reflecting generally strong compliance. The November 2025 relicensure survey found zero deficiencies. The November 2024 renewal license found zero deficiencies with a capacity of 65 beds.

The June 2023 relicensure survey found zero deficiencies. The February 2022 and February 2021 renewal licenses both found zero deficiencies. The December 2019 renewal license found zero deficiencies. Two inspections identified deficiencies in 2020, both tied to facility operations.

The October 15, 2020, COVID-19 focused infection control survey found 6 deficiencies: failure to ensure new admissions and readmissions were not cohorted with non-quarantine residents; failure to ensure social distancing during dining in the memory care unit; failure to ensure residents wore masks when out of rooms; failure to ensure residents were monitored for all possible COVID-19 symptoms documented on the CDC website; failure to ensure visitors were screened for COVID-19 symptoms; and failure to develop an outbreak testing policy. Two positive COVID-19 employee tests were documented. A plan of correction with a November 9, 2020 completion deadline was submitted and accepted. The January 2020 relicensure survey found 2 deficiencies: failure to ensure compliance with food service sanitation procedures including cleaning of food-contact surfaces and utensils, and failure to ensure all food preparation staff had attended approved food service training.

An acceptable plan of correction was submitted and corrections were later demonstrated. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the available record.

The facility’s steady occupancy growth from 2020 onward suggests resident demand and market confidence. Bartlesville is in Washington County in northeast Oklahoma; Jane Phillips Medical Center is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

Families evaluating Green Country Village should ask administrators directly about the October 2020 infection control response and current outbreak preparedness protocols.

Overview of Grandwood Assisted Living, Lc

Grandwood Assisted Living, LC is a 90-bed assisted living community at 2001 Sunrise Boulevard, Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma, offering assisted living, memory care, independent living, rehabilitation services, and respite care with 24-hour staffing. Current occupancy is 70 of 90 beds (78 percent), above the Oklahoma average of 60.6 percent, with growth from 56 residents in August 2019 to peaks of 91 in June 2023. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Nursing care averages 28 percent above the Oklahoma state benchmark.

Amenities include three home-style meals daily, weekly housekeeping, free laundry, complimentary transportation, utilities except personal telephone, daily activities, emergency call system, maintenance staff, library, computer access, activity center, card and game areas, beauty salon and barber, dining room, great room, private apartments, and garden areas.

Ten inspections from August 2019 through November 2025 yield 1 deficiency per year, 80 percent better than Oklahoma average of 4.9. The November 2025 relicensure survey found zero deficiencies. The August 2025 renewal license found zero deficiencies with capacity of 90 beds. The June 2023 relicensure survey found 3 deficiencies: failure to ensure the ice machine was clean, incomplete comprehensive assessments for one of ten sampled residents, and failure to follow physician orders for monitoring blood pressure, obtaining monthly weights, and ensuring ordered medications were available.

The inspection documented 82 residents with 24 missed medication doses and 40 missed medication administrations. The July 2021 renewal license found zero deficiencies with capacity of 110 beds, effective August 2021 through August 2022. The September 2022 renewal license found zero deficiencies with capacity of 110 beds, effective August 2022 through August 2025. The November 2020 COVID-19 Special Focus Infection Control Survey found zero deficiencies.

The September 2019 complaint investigation regarding facility failure to protect and ensure resident safety was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies. The August 2019 renewal license found zero deficiencies with capacity of 110 beds. The July through August 2019 relicensure survey found 3 deficiencies: failure to ensure all 10 dietary employees had attended approved food service training, hot water temperatures at resident faucets exceeded 115 degrees Fahrenheit in 5 of 10 sampled rooms, and 10 unlicensed employees administering medications had not completed approved medication administration training. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the available record.

The facility’s occupancy peaked at 91 residents in June 2023 before declining to 70 in November 2025, suggesting recent market shifts. Grove is located in Delaware County in northeast Oklahoma on Grand Lake; Integris Grove Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

Families evaluating Grandwood should ask administrators directly about medication administration protocols, staff medication training requirements, and measures taken since the 2023 medication administration deficiencies.

Overview of Go Ye Village Continuum of Care Retirement Communi 1201 West 4th Street

Go Ye Village Continuum of Care is a 64-bed facility at 1201 West 4th Street, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, administered by Paula Young. Described as eastern Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior housing and services, the facility offers independent living, assisted living, health center, patio and garden homes, and enhanced life services with memory care. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not confirm 24-hour staffing. Nursing care averages 28 percent above the Oklahoma state benchmark.

Amenities include dining, salon, wellness center, learning center, and life enrichment programs.

Tahlequah is the county seat of Cherokee County in northeast Oklahoma. Tahlequah Regional Medical Center is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

Families considering Go Ye Village should request current inspection reports and licensing documentation directly from the administrator to verify regulatory compliance and current operational status.

Overview of Fountainbrook Assisted Living and Memory Support 11510 Se 15th Street

FountainBrook Assisted Living and Memory Support is a 90-bed assisted living and memory care community at 11510 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, 9.8 miles from downtown Oklahoma City, administered by Rishell Palmer. The facility provides engaged living and compassionate care for residents needing daily assistance and specialized memory care for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Licensed RCFE #AL5537; minimum age 62; starting price $3,795/month; operates 24/7.

FountainBrook provides 30 amenities: health/wellness programs, weekly housekeeping, linen service, utilities (except phone/internet), personalized care plans, transportation, family-style meals 3x daily with all-day refreshments, physician visits, “Making Moments Matter” life story program, medication and incontinence management, 24/7 care team, WiFi, pet-friendly policy with pet therapy, shower assistance, wellness monitoring and weight checks, well-being checks per service plan, escorts to meals/activities, daily bed-making, grooming/dressing assistance, engaged activities with entertainment, gardening club, music program, intergenerational program, fitness/wellness program, salon/barber services, game and craft rooms.

Families should contact the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services directly or ask the facility for detailed inspection records before placement.

Dorset Place-Memory Care is a 38-bed specialized memory care facility at 12401 Dorset Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 8.3 miles from downtown, With licensed nurses available 24 hours daily. Current occupancy is 20 of 38 beds (53 percent) as of June 2025, well below the Oklahoma average of 60.6 percent, reflecting marked decline from 36 residents in April 2019. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Nursing care averages 28 percent above the Oklahoma state benchmark.

Licensed by OKC Dorset PL MC OPCO LLC and Dorset Place Senior Living, LLC through May 2028.

Fifteen inspections from March 2019 through June 2025 yield 3.6 deficiencies per year, 27 percent better than Oklahoma average of 4.9. Recent investigations show improvement.

The June 2025 complaint investigation regarding abuse, staffing, fall assessment delays, and homelike environment was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. The May 2025 renewal license found zero deficiencies. The March 2025 abuse complaint was unsubstantiated. However, the February 2025 licensure inspection found 7 substantive deficiencies spanning kitchen sanitation, assessment coordination, staff training in first aid and CPR, abuse reporting timeliness, and staff abuse and neglect training timelines.

The facility submitted a plan of correction with March 24, 2025 deadline.

Earlier significant deficiencies clustered in 2023 and 2020. The October 2023 state licensure survey identified 5 deficiencies in assessment coordination, comprehensive assessment timing, RN signatures, resident interviews, and medication administration. The March 2020 relicensure survey documented 10 deficiencies including unauthorized medication application by unlicensed staff, assessment failures, medication administration errors including eye drops in wrong eye, and decubitus ulcer development resulting in actual harm. The October 2019 complaint substantiated one elopement risk deficiency regarding failure to develop individualized care plans.

The April 2019 relicensure survey found 2 medication deficiencies; a July 2019 follow-up confirmed corrections. Multiple renewal licenses (June 2022, March 2021, March 2019) found zero deficiencies.

No fines appear in the available record.

Occupancy has declined significantly from opening census of 36 to current 20 residents, suggesting market challenges. Oklahoma City is the state capital; Integris Baptist Medical Center and OU Medicine are major nearby resources.

Deficiencies from February 2025 focused on kitchen sanitation and training compliance; families should ask administrators directly about corrective measures taken and current staff training protocols.

Overview of Chapters Living of Tulsa

Chapters Living of Tulsa is a 46-bed memory care facility at 7807 S Mingo Road, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, 9.6 miles from downtown, offering specialized memory care with 24-hour nursing care, living areas with fireplaces, library, covered patio, dining room, chef-prepared meals, laundry service, beauty salon and barber shop, wheelchair-accessible showers. Current occupancy is 27 of 46 beds (59 percent) as of March 2025, below Oklahoma average of 60.6 percent, with occupancy declining from 45 residents in February 2020 to 27 in March 2025. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Nursing care averages 25 percent above Oklahoma state benchmark.

Licensed by Chapters Tulsa Opco, LLC, effective February 7, 2025.

Medication management has been a recurring focus in deficiencies. Sixteen inspections from June 2019 through March 2025 yield 2.2 deficiencies per year, 55 percent better than Oklahoma average of 4.9. Recent findings show operational compliance challenges, primarily in food service, medication administration, and incident reporting. The March 2025 licensure inspection found 3 substantive deficiencies: incomplete lunch meals for 6 of 8 residents not meeting registered dietitian approval, failure to report abuse allegations to state and nurse aide registry for 1 resident.

The facility submitted an acceptable plan of correction achieving substantial compliance by May 2, 2025. Earlier significant deficiencies appeared in 2023 and 2022. The June 2023 relicensure survey identified 3 deficiencies spanning dish machine sanitation, staff training gaps in CPR and first aid, and medication administration errors including crushing medications contraindicated for crushing and missing blood pressure monitoring. The March 2023 complaint investigation substantiated 2 deficiencies regarding inadequate heat and electrical outlets in resident rooms and failure to report fire and electrical outages.

The July 2022 complaint survey substantiated 1 medication deficiency with three residents experiencing 15 missed doses due to inaccurate medication records. Earlier inspections from 2020 through 2021 and February 2020 found zero or minimal deficiencies. The December 2019 relicensure survey substantiated 2 deficiencies including a contractual refund failure and medication administration errors. The April 2019, January 2023, March 2022, and June 2021 renewal licenses found zero deficiencies.

The February 2021 and November 2022 complaint investigations were unsubstantiated. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the available record.

Occupancy has declined significantly from 45 residents in 2020 to 27 in March 2025, suggesting market challenges or capacity constraints. Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma; Saint Francis Hospital and Hillcrest Medical Center are major nearby resources.

Families should ask about current medication administration protocols, staff training requirements, medication error prevention measures, and specific corrective actions taken following the March 2025 inspection.

Overview of Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah

Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah is a 55-bed Level II assisted living community at 1380 N Heritage Lane, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, offering assisted living, memory care, daily living support, physician services, laundry, housekeeping, fitness center, and spa and beauty salon with 24-hour staffing. Current occupancy is 37 of 55 beds (67 percent) as of August 2025, below Oklahoma average of 60.6 percent, with steady growth from 18 residents in March 2019 to 37 in August 2025. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Nursing care averages 28 percent above Oklahoma state benchmark.

Licensed by B & H ALF Operations Tahlequah, LLC through May 2028.

Twelve inspections from March 2019 through August 2025 yield 1.8 deficiencies per year, 63 percent better than Oklahoma average of 4.9. Recent findings show administrative compliance challenges. The August 2025 complaint survey found 5 deficiencies: incomplete health professional assessments, unsigned or uncoordinated preadmission assessments, failure to hold quarterly quality assurance meetings, delayed incident reporting beyond 5-day follow-up and 10-day final report deadlines, and lack of self-administration medication assessment implementation. The May 2025 renewal license found zero deficiencies.

The February 2025 state licensure survey found one food service deficiency regarding missing hair nets in kitchen. The June 2024 relicensure survey identified 3 deficiencies in assessment coordination, missing resident or representative interview signatures on assessments, and unsecured portable oxygen tanks. The February 2024 complaint regarding hot water availability and staffing was unsubstantiated. Earlier significant deficiencies appeared in May 2023 with 2 food service and equipment security findings regarding kitchen staff appearance and unsecured ice machines.

Multiple renewal licenses from February 2021 through May 2023 found zero deficiencies. The March 2019 relicensure survey found zero deficiencies. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the available record. Assessment coordination and documentation have recurred in recent deficiencies.

Occupancy has steadily increased from 18 residents in 2019 to current 37, suggesting consistent resident demand. Tahlequah is county seat of Cherokee County in northeast Oklahoma; Tahlequah Regional Medical Center is primary nearby acute-care resource.

Families should ask administrators directly about current assessment protocols, quality assurance committee meeting schedules, and corrective measures taken following the August 2025 findings.

Overview of Beehive Homes of South Tulsa

Beehive Homes of South Tulsa is a 30-bed assisted living and memory care facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 10201 S Yale Avenue, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, 10 miles from city center. Administrator is Anita Beatt. Operator is JustLisa LLC. Focused on the needs of its residents, the facility offers personalized care in a home-like environment.

BeeHive Homes provides memory care and respite care along with short-term care options. Activities include a variety of activities and events tailored to resident interests and abilities. Meals are dietitian approved and tailored to meet dietary needs, with dishes made daily. Licensed capacity 30 beds.

Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

Tulsa is located in Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma. Saint Francis Hospital Tulsa and Hillcrest Medical Center are primary nearby acute-care resources. Nursing hours per resident per day are 25 percent above Oklahoma state average.

The facility has undergone two inspections since original licensing on March 27, 2025. Most recent inspection on September 10, 2025, renewal licensing found zero deficiencies. Original licensing inspection on March 27, 2025 also found zero deficiencies. Zero deficiencies per year matches the Oklahoma state average of 4.9 deficiencies per year.

No enforcement actions, fines, substantiated complaints, or complaint investigations have been reported. The facility demonstrates consistent compliance with regulatory requirements since initial licensing.

Families evaluating Beehive Homes should ask directly about staffing ratios, specific care programs for residents’ assessed needs, and current licensed capacity during a placement tour.

Overview of Bartlesville Assisted Living

Bartlesville Assisted Living is a 65-bed assisted living and memory care facility located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at 4605 Price Road, Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma, 6.4 miles from the city center. The administrator is Lisa Mitchell, and the operator is OpCo Bartlesville 4605, LLC. The facility offers assisted living and memory care services in a home-like environment with three home-style meals daily and varied activities. Amenities include weekly housekeeping with flat linen service, free laundry facilities, complimentary scheduled transportation, free basic cable, all utilities except personal telephone, individual climate controls, emergency call system in each unit, full-service salon and barber shop, library and study, activity center, card and game areas, private dining room, spacious great room, and garden areas.

Bartlesville Assisted Living provides memory care and respite care with 24-hour staffing and emergency systems.

Currently 53 of 65 licensed beds occupied (81.5 percent occupancy), lower than the Oklahoma average of 60.6 percent but reflecting steady occupancy growth from 40 residents in November 2019. Average daily census 60. Over the past seven years, the facility has averaged 0.9 deficiencies per year, 82 percent better than the Oklahoma average of 4.9 per year. Nursing hours per resident per day are 22 percent above state average.

Most recent inspection on July 31, 2025, a complaint investigation into alleged failure to protect residents from sexual abuse by staff, found zero deficiencies; the investigation was unsubstantiated. Complaint investigations in July 2024 (alleged inadequate staffing) and June 2023 (alleged dignity, respect, feeding, and infection control concerns) both resulted in zero deficiencies and were unsubstantiated. License renewals in August 2022 and August 2021 found zero deficiencies. A November 21, 2019 relicensure inspection identified six deficiencies covering medication administration, staff qualifications, and resident rights; a plan of correction was accepted with no enforcement actions or fines imposed.

Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

Families evaluating Bartlesville Assisted Living should ask about staffing ratios, procedures for sexual abuse reporting and prevention, and protocols for medication administration and staff training.

Overview of Baptist Village of Oklahoma City

Baptist Village of Oklahoma City is a 50-bed continuum of care facility located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 9700 Mashburn Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 10.2 miles from the city center. Licensed capacity 170 beds (120 nursing facility beds, 50 assisted living beds). The administrator is Pamela Brooks, ahnd the operator is Baptist Village Retirement Communities of Oklahoma, Inc., part of Baptist Village Communities. The facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, and home healthcare services with emphasis on dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Baptist Village of Oklahoma City provides memory care and rehabilitation services.

Currently 35 of 50 assisted living beds occupied (70 percent occupancy). Average daily census 60. Nursing hours per resident per day are 22 percent above Oklahoma state average.

The facility averages 0.6 deficiencies per year over the past five years, 88 percent better than the Oklahoma average of 4.9 per year. Most recent inspection July 8, 2025, a license renewal, found zero deficiencies. February 4, 2025 relicensure survey with census of 35 also found zero deficiencies. October 26, 2023 relicensure survey and August 12, 2022 license renewal both found zero deficiencies.

A substantiated complaint investigation on July 13, 2021 regarding residents’ visitation rights found one deficiency: the facility failed to accommodate residents’ visitation preferences for four sampled residents, with restrictions based on vaccination status. Plan of correction was accepted August 2, 2021, and confirmed corrected December 13, 2022. A January 29, 2020 relicensure survey identified two deficiencies concerning medication aide skills validation and staff first aid and CPR training; both were corrected by March 13, 2020 as confirmed by revisit on November 9, 2020. Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

Families evaluating Baptist Village of Oklahoma City should ask about corrections following the July 2021 substantiated complaint regarding residents’ visitation restrictions and current visitation policies.