Forrest Manor Nursing Center

    1410 N Choctaw, Dewey, OK 74029
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.5ยท20 reviews

    Friendly competent staff and care

    I was consistently impressed - the staff are friendly, caring, patient and clearly very competent, and the doctor attended regularly. Meals were very good and nutritious, activities engaging, and the overall quality of care excellent. I would return and highly recommend this community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    2.55ยท(20)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and competent nursing staff
    • Attentive physician involvement
    • Friendly caregiving staff
    • Nutritious, well-prepared meals
    • Engaging activities program
    • Patient-centered clinical care
    • Responsive bedside comfort and support

    Cons

    • Pest-control concerns in resident areas
    • Sanitation and cleanliness deficiencies
    • Odor concerns in rooms and common spaces
    • Incontinence-care delays and inconsistencies
    • Medication-management practices
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and possible on-shift impairment
    • Maintenance and infrastructure issues (leaks, ceiling drips)
    • Delays and gaps in family communication and incident notification
    • Management responsiveness and leadership concerns
    • End-of-life and postmortem administrative handling issues

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a polarized picture of care at this facility. On one hand, many comments highlight strong hands-on clinical care: nursing staff are frequently described as compassionate, competent, and patient-focused, and families report attentive bedside care and physician involvement. The dining program and activities are also noted favorably โ€” meals are characterized as nutritious and well-prepared, and scheduled activities are described as engaging and meaningful for residents.

    On the other hand, a number of operational and environmental concerns recur across reviews. Reviewers raise sanitation and cleanliness deficiencies, including odor concerns in resident rooms and common areas, and ongoing pest-control issues in living spaces. Relatedly, reviewers describe inconsistencies in basic incontinence care and delays in responding to residentsโ€™ immediate needs. Several comments also raise concerns about medication-management practices that families may wish to verify with clinical leadership.

    Staffing and conduct are another area of divergence. While many reviewers praise individual caregivers and nursing staff, others describe inconsistent professionalism among some employees and express serious concerns about staff impairment on shift. These conflicting accounts suggest variability in staff performance and supervision that prospective families should evaluate directly.

    Facility maintenance and administrative processes are additional areas of concern. Reviews include references to infrastructure problems such as leaks and ceiling drips, and to perceived deficiencies in management responsiveness, timeliness of family communication, and administrative handling of sensitive events after a residentโ€™s death. A few reviews include allegations of unprofessional conduct by specific administrators, which indicates potential leadership and culture issues requiring follow-up.

    Practical next steps for prospective residents and families: schedule an in-person visit focusing on cleanliness, pest-control records, and recent inspection results; ask clinical leaders about medication management protocols, staffing consistency, and training; request copies of communication and incident-notification policies; and meet with management to discuss end-of-life and postmortem administrative procedures. The facility appears capable of delivering high-quality, compassionate care in many cases, but the recurrence of environmental, maintenance, and leadership concerns suggests the value of careful, targeted evaluation before placement.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    Forrest Manor Nursing Center is located at 1410 N Choctaw, Dewey, OK, 74029.

    About Forrest Manor Nursing Center

    Forrest Manor Nursing Center is a medium-sized, for-profit facility with 116 beds, located in Dewey, Oklahoma. This center provides both short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care for its residents, participating in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Forrest Manor Nursing Center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, which means it focuses exclusively on delivering nursing and rehabilitation services rather than offering a full continuum of residential lifestyles. The center is individually owned and has established itself as an option for seniors in need of skilled nursing care and rehabilitative support.

    Residents at Forrest Manor Nursing Center benefit from access to short-term rehabilitation following hospitalizations due to events such as stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury. Medicare coverage is typically available for up to 100 days of post-acute care, provided specific criteria are met, such as a qualifying hospital admission. The nursing center emphasizes daily assistance with medical and non-medical needs, including medication administration, help with dressing, eating, and bathroom use. The reported nurse staffing level at Forrest Manor is approximately one hour and six minutes per resident per day, and the facility is noted for maintaining excellent consistency between weekend and weekday staffing, which can be important for stable care.

    Long-term residents at Forrest Manor Nursing Center receive ongoing assistance to support their ability to perform activities of daily living, with a high proportion maintaining independence in mobility, eating, and personal care. Infection prevention is a focus, with all residents receiving annual influenza vaccinations. The center also offers support for residents who require respiratory care and takes steps to provide safe and appropriate services in line with professional standards.

    The facility undergoes regular inspections to ensure adherence to health, fire, and safety standards, including those related to food storage, preparation, and service. Recent inspection reports have highlighted areas for improvement, such as honoring residentsโ€™ rights regarding treatment consent and advance directives, appropriate use of psychotropic medications, and thorough submission of staffing information to national databases. Measures are in place to protect the wellbeing of all residents, including maintaining a robust infection prevention and control program and ensuring safe, approved sources for food procurement.

    Forrest Manor Nursing Center upholds its responsibility to inform residents about their Medicare and Medicaid coverage as well as potential financial liabilities for non-covered services. The focus of this nursing center is to ensure that each resident receives care tailored to their specific medical and personal needs, with particular attention paid to safety, consistency, and supporting daily independence.

    People often ask...

    Forrest Manor Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1410 N Choctaw, Dewey, OK 74029.

    No, Forrest Manor Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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