Oak Grove Retirement Home

    209 Oak Cir, Duncan, MS, 38740
    3.3 · 9 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Clean yet rude staff, hygiene

    I appreciate that the place is clean, odor- and pest-free and seems much improved since 2020, with good wages for staff. However, I repeatedly ran into rude (sometimes discriminatory) staff, incorrect contact/phone info, and troubling hygiene and failed inspection issues that make me uneasy about residents' health.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.33 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Clean facilities
    • No noticeable odors
    • Pest-free environment
    • Facility reported improvements since 2020
    • Competitive / awesome wages for staff
    • Family-like atmosphere
    • Described as a great place by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Rude staff (multiple reports)
    • Discriminatory staff behavior
    • Poor health inspection results
    • Unhealthy / hygiene issues reported
    • Inaccurate contact information (wrong phone number)
    • Inconsistent reports about cleanliness and care
    • Operational / management concerns

    Summary review

    Overall impression: The reviews present a sharply mixed picture of Oak Grove Retirement Home, with both positive and negative themes appearing repeatedly. Several reviewers praise the facility’s cleanliness, lack of odors, absence of pests, and note that the home has improved since 2020. Some characterize the environment as family-like and even call it a great place. At the same time, multiple reports point to serious concerns—rude or discriminatory staff behavior, hygiene problems, and poor health inspection outcomes. The net sentiment is conflicted: potential strengths around physical upkeep and staff pay contrast with recurring, significant complaints about staff conduct, hygiene, and administrative reliability.

    Care quality and hygiene: Reviews point to conflicting experiences with care and hygiene. On the positive side, a number of reviewers explicitly call the facility clean, odor-free, and pest-free—indicating satisfactory housekeeping for some residents or visitors. Conversely, other reviewers report hygiene issues and describe the facility as unhealthy, and at least one note references poor results on health inspections. Those opposing accounts suggest inconsistent standards of care or variability over time or between different units/shifts. Given the explicit mention of a poor health inspection, that is a red flag that should be verified with official inspection reports for clarity. The phrase "improved since 2020" suggests some efforts at remediation have occurred, but the presence of recent hygiene complaints indicates the improvement may be incomplete or uneven.

    Staff and interpersonal environment: Staff behavior is the most frequently cited concern. Multiple summaries describe staff as rude, and one or more specifically mention discriminatory behavior. These are serious, recurring complaints and point to problems in staff training, culture, or management oversight. Offsetting that, reviewers also mention "awesome wages" for staff and a "one big family" atmosphere; competitive wages could help with recruitment and retention, and a family-like culture can be a real benefit if it’s genuine. The coexistence of positive characterizations and reports of rudeness/discrimination suggests a split in resident experience—some residents and families feel well cared for and embraced, while others have encountered poor treatment. This inconsistency often signals staff variability across shifts or individual differences that supervision and training might address.

    Facilities, operations, and administrative issues: Physical-facility comments trend positive on cleanliness and lack of pests/odors, and several reviewers explicitly say the facility has improved since 2020. That suggests investment in physical plant or housekeeping practices at some point. However, operational shortcomings are also noted: inaccurate contact information (wrong phone number) is a practical problem for families and potential residents trying to reach the home, and it reflects poorly on administrative attention to detail. Combined with the reported poor health inspection(s) and hygiene issues, these administrative lapses amplify concerns about management effectiveness.

    Dining, activities, and amenities: The provided reviews do not include specific comments about dining quality, menu variety, recreational activities, or other amenity details. The absence of commentary on these topics means there is insufficient evidence in the review set to assess those aspects; prospective residents or their families should seek direct information from the facility or third-party sources for a complete picture.

    Patterns and recommendations for prospective families: Key patterns are (1) a divide between positive comments about cleanliness, pest control, and an improving facility and (2) repeated, serious complaints about staff behavior (rudeness, discrimination) and hygiene/inspection issues. Administrative problems such as incorrect contact information also recur. Together, these suggest uneven performance—areas where the facility is judged positively and areas where it is failing some residents. For anyone considering Oak Grove, it would be prudent to: (a) request the most recent health inspection reports and ask management what corrective actions were taken after any deficiencies, (b) visit multiple times and at different times of day to observe staff-resident interactions and cleanliness across shifts, (c) ask about staff training, turnover, and how discriminatory behavior complaints are handled, and (d) confirm current contact information and communication policies with the administration. These steps will help resolve the conflicting impressions present in the reviews and provide a clearer basis for decision-making.

    Location

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    About Oak Grove Retirement Home

    Oak Grove Retirement Home sits in a peaceful spot, where seniors find different levels of care all in one place, and you'll notice right away that the community feels friendly and welcoming, with staff who treat everyone kindly and make visitors feel at ease. Folks living here can choose independent living if they're able to care for themselves, and there's also assisted living for help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or remembering to take medication. Those who need more focused care get support through memory care, Alzheimer's care, or intermediate care for those who are more frail and depend on nursing care. The facility's skilled nursing area handles long-term support, short-term rehabilitation after hospital stays, and even offers a rehab-to-home program, so seniors can recover their strength and move home safely. For anyone facing advanced illness, palliative and hospice stays provide a focus on comfort and dignity. Oak Grove has all sorts of amenities-WiFi, apartment-style living units with a living room and kitchenette, housekeeping to keep things tidy, and general transportation for appointments or errands. The community welcomes pets, and there are lots of shared spaces inside and outside to enjoy, whether it's for meals in the communal dining area, yoga and stretching sessions, or simply being out in the sun. Social life gets a boost from planned activities, outings, and field trips, plus there are always events so residents can stay busy and make friends. Meals are nutritious, using good ingredients, with care given to taste and health. Residents get information and guidance to help choose the right care options, and the community supports family members throughout the process. The staff keeps everything running smoothly, helps with daily routines, and works to build real connections, so everyone living here can feel comfortable, safe, and at home, no matter how much help they need.

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