Occupancy rate
69%
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%Tamarack Retirement Center
Nursing Home · Oklahoma, OK
Tamarack Retirement Center
Nursing Home · Oklahoma, OK
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.
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%Occupied beds
47 / 68
Average residents per home in Oklahoma
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 ProgramsAmenities & Room Layouts
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy delicious meals as part of their all-inclusive monthly rent.
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
5 deficiencies
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
Latest Inspection
June 20, 2025
Renewal
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma nursing home (5 vs. OK avg 8). Click this badge to view the full Oklahoma ranking.↓ 38% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 0.7 | 1.1 | This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Oklahoma nursing home (0.7 vs. OK avg 1.1). Click this badge to view the full Oklahoma ranking.↓ 36% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Tamarack Retirement Center is located in ALTUS, Oklahoma.
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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. Moderately 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%.
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.
Are there photos of Tamarack Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 21 photos of Tamarack Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Tamarack Retirement Center?
Tamarack Retirement Center is located at 1224 EAST TAMARACK ROAD.
What is the phone number of Tamarack Retirement Center?
(580) 379-6988 will put you in contact with the team at Tamarack Retirement Center.
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