Occupancy rate
69%
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%Tamarack Retirement Center
Nursing Home in Oklahoma
Tamarack Retirement Center
Nursing Home in Oklahoma
Tamarack Retirement Center is a 68-bed assisted living community in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma, administered by Dakota Mcgrory. The facility offers retirement living in a home-like setting with assistance for daily activities while promoting resident independence. The occupancy rate stands at 69.1 percent with 47 occupied beds and an average daily census of 60 residents, aligning with the Oklahoma average. The facility operates 24 hours daily with 24-hour staffing. Three meals per day are included as part of the all-inclusive monthly rent.
Tamarack Retirement Center provides 10 confirmed amenities including group activities, wireless call systems for each resident, comfortable community areas, security systems, covered parking, 24-hour certified staff, transportation for medical and dental appointments, shopping, errands, and social events. The facility features 24-hour security surveillance, fire safety systems, and video surveillance. A monthly activity calendar is available for resident programming. Residents enjoy meals prepared as part of the all-inclusive monthly rent.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services conducted ten inspections of Tamarack Retirement Center. The most recent on June 20, 2025, identified five deficiencies against an Oklahoma average of eight. Earlier inspections showed compliance with state regulations, with no deficiencies noted in renewal surveys from 2020 through 2022 and a special COVID-19 infection control survey in 2020. The October 16, 2019 inspection cited deficiencies related to medication administration and resident rights, including monthly medication reviews, availability of prescribed antibiotics, and medication inventory records. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints are listed. The inspection history shows improvement since 2019, with recent surveys indicating the facility has addressed earlier medication and resident rights issues.
Tamarack Retirement Center suits seniors seeking assisted living services in a home-like residential setting with emphasis on independence.
The facility’s consistent occupancy at the state average and recent compliance improvements indicate stable operations. The history of medication administration and resident rights deficiencies prior to 2020 appears resolved based on subsequent clean inspections. Families should verify during a tour that current medication management protocols, monthly medication review procedures, and resident rights protections remain fully implemented.
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%Occupied beds
47 / 68
Average residents
60 per day
CountyJackson
Tamarack Retirement Center is administrated by Dakota Mcgrory.
Safety Features24-hour security surveillance, fire safety system and video surveillance.
24-Hour Staffing
Group Activities
Wireless Call Systems For Each Resident
Comfortable Community Areas
Security Systems
Covered Parking
24-Hour Certified Staff
Transportation For Medical And Dental Appointments
Shopping
Errands
And Social Events
ActivitiesMonthly activity calendar available.
Specific ProgramsServices, Amenities & Room Layouts, Careers, Contact
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy delicious meals as part of their all-inclusive monthly rent.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day3
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.
10 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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Latest inspection
Date
June 20, 2025
Renewal5 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Oklahoma average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Tamarack Retirement Center
The most recent inspection on June 20, 2025, found no deficiencies at the Tamarack Retirement Center. Earlier inspections also generally showed compliance with state regulations, with no deficiencies noted in renewal surveys from 2020 through 2022 and a special COVID-19 infection control survey in 2020. Prior to that, the October 16, 2019, inspection cited deficiencies related to medication administration and resident rights, including issues with monthly medication reviews, availability of prescribed antibiotics, and medication inventory records. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows improvement since 2019, with recent surveys indicating the facility has addressed earlier issues.
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Tamarack Retirement Center is located in ALTUS, Oklahoma.
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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