Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah is a 55-bed Level II assisted living community administrated by Lakehsha Mcnac, situated at 1380 North Heritage Lane in Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464, in Cherokee County. Licensed as a Level II assisted living facility, Countryside provides both assisted living and memory care services with 24-hour staffing, physician services on-site, and activities of daily living support for residents who require structured daily assistance but not skilled nursing intervention.
Occupancy stands at approximately 67 percent, with roughly 37 residents occupying 55 total beds on any given day. This occupancy rate sits in line with the Oklahoma state average of 60.6 percent, indicating stable demand for the community. The facility offers eight confirmed amenities and services: assisted living programming, memory care, activities of daily living assistance, physician services, laundry and housekeeping, a fitness center, a spa and beauty salon, and 24-hour staffing. These services position Countryside as a moderately comprehensive option for seniors who need structured daily assistance with personal care, medication management, and other ADL support without requiring intensive skilled nursing-level medical intervention.
Countryside’s inspection record reveals compliance concerns that warrant direct family verification. The Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services has conducted thirteen inspections and visits. The most recent, a complaint investigation on August 27, 2025, identified eleven deficiencies against the Oklahoma state average of eight. The specific deficiencies centered on resident assessments, incident reporting procedures, medication self-administration policies, and quality assurance processes. Earlier inspections showed recurring administrative and procedural concerns in similar categories. Most complaint investigations across the facility’s history were unsubstantiated, though the August 2025 investigation was substantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license suspensions appear in available documentation. The absence of enforcement actions indicates the deficiencies have been procedural in nature rather than involving immediate resident safety crises, though this does not diminish the importance of family inquiry into specific protocols.
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah suits seniors requiring structured daily assistance with activities of daily living and those seeking dedicated memory care services in Cherokee County.
Families should ask directly about resident assessment protocols and how they are implemented and monitored, incident reporting procedures and the facility’s system for documenting and responding to adverse events, medication self-administration policies and the safeguards in place for residents managing their own medications, and the specific corrective actions implemented to address the August 2025 deficiency findings before making a placement decision.
About this community
Occupancy
Countryside Assisted Living of Tahlequah is administrated 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, citation, 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
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma nursing home (11 vs. OK avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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1.6 | 1.1 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oklahoma nursing home (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.
The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found deficiencies related to resident assessments, incident reporting, medication self-administration policies, and quality assurance committee meetings. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues with resident assessments and staff practices, as well as some food safety concerns and securing of equipment. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for the recent substantiated deficiencies noted in the August 2025 complaint survey. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring administrative and procedural deficiencies without a clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
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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 5 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.
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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