Best Nursing Homes in Norman, OK

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Norman, OK using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OK
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24th Place

600 24Th Ave Sw #3976, Norman, OK 73069
Overview of 24th Place

24th Place is a nursing home in Norman, OK offering nursing care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Nursing care and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 89 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents daily hands on nursing time for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

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Overview of Ignite Medical Resort Norman

Ignite Medical Resort Norman provides palliative care in Norman, OK, with support focused on comfort and symptom management for a person living with serious illness. Palliative care may be a good fit for someone who needs this support while receiving ongoing medical care.

Rehabilitation services include in house physical, occupational and speech therapists. Personalized care plans organize therapy around each resident’s needs, while the community’s LuxeRehab program is also part of its rehabilitation offering.

Dining is available in an onsite restaurant, with a café serving Starbucks coffee and fresh made snacks. A salon and spa provide personal care services on site, and the chapel gives residents a setting for religious services.

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Overview of Medical Park West Rehabilitation

Medical Park West Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Norman, Oklahoma. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The community also provides short term rehabilitation for recovery and long term care for residents who need ongoing support.

Rehabilitation services include the Rehabilitation to Home program and Outpatient Rehabilitation, supporting therapy during recovery and the transition toward home or continued outpatient care. A therapy gym and outdoor therapy courtyard give rehabilitation sessions dedicated spaces, and a furnished transitional apartment supports the move from facility based rehabilitation back home. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare may cover eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid may help with qualifying long term care, and private pay means paying directly. Antoine Smith serves as director.

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Overview of Holiday Heights Healthcare Center

Post-Acute Care and Skilled Therapy are named programs at Holiday Heights Healthcare Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Rehabilitation services sit with them, covering the weeks after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. The nursing home and skilled nursing sides carry residents who need care that does not let up.

Licensed nursing works on site at every hour, so the coverage does not thin out after the day shift goes home. Staffing runs 24 hours, and a doctor is on the staff list. Respite care covers a short stay while the usual caregiver is away or recovering.

The fit is a resident recovering after a hospital stay. It also works for a family covering a stretch when nobody else can.

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Overview of Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy – Norman

An intergenerational learning program is an unusual line on a nursing home’s roster, and Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy in Norman, Oklahoma, carries one, putting residents in the same room as people decades younger.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care come with licensed nursing on site around the clock, staffing that holds all 24 hours, and a doctor on staff. Therapy services deliver restorative care inside the community, and medical transportation gets residents to appointments elsewhere.

Respite covers a short stay, and its whole point is the end date: the family knows before it starts which day the usual arrangement resumes.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Norman, OK

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Oklahoma?

Assisted living in Oklahoma is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Oklahoma Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Oklahoma Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Norman, OK. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Norman, OK?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Norman, OK, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Norman, OK?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Nursing Homes in Norman at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Norman, OK. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Norman, OK. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Norman, OK. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5