Elk City Nursing home

    301 N Garrett St, Elk City, OK 73644
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.9ยท16 reviews

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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

    2.88ยท(16)

    Overall rating

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

      2.9
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.9
    • Amenities

      2.9
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Courteous administrative/front-office staff

    Cons

    • Pest-control concerns in resident areas
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone
    • Sanitation-control process gaps
    • Trust and transparency deficits with management
    • Questionable online review authenticity
    • Reputation and crisis-communication weaknesses

    Summary of reviews

    The review set indicates a facility with notable reputational and operational concerns centered on environmental control and staff interactions. A prominent pattern is pest-control concerns that attracted media attention; reviewers highlight this as a persistent worry about the physical environment and the facility's handling of such events. These comments imply gaps in ongoing sanitation-control processes and in how environmental issues are communicated to families and the public.

    Staffing and care-quality impressions are mixed but lean negative in these summaries. Multiple comments refer to unfriendly, rude, or disrespectful interactions between caregiving staff and residents or families, which translates to concerns about staff conduct, communication tone, and responsiveness. In contrast, administrative or front-office personnel are often described more positively, with remarks about courteous office staff. The contrast suggests inconsistent staff demeanor across roles and shifts rather than uniformly poor or uniformly excellent interpersonal care.

    There is limited specific information in these reviews about dining and activities. Reviewers did not provide consistent detail about meal quality, nutrition, programming, or recreational engagement; prospective families should request menus, activity schedules, and examples of resident engagement when evaluating the facility. Likewise, clinical care elements such as medication management, therapy services, and clinical staffing levels are not described in detail in the summaries provided, so those areas remain indeterminate from this data alone.

    Management and reputation emerge as a separate cluster of concern. Reviewers express distrust of leadership and describe weaknesses in transparency and crisis communication. Allegations about positive ratings originating from staff raise questions about the authenticity of online reviews and the facilityโ€™s public-relations handling; this, together with media coverage, has contributed to an overall negative sentiment. These patterns suggest a need for clearer, proactive communication with families and more visible documentation of corrective actions.

    Taken together, the reviews point to operational areas a prospective resident or family should investigate further: current pest-control and sanitation protocols and documentation; examples of staff training on resident interaction and communication; up-to-date inspection or remediation records; and transparent evidence about staffing consistency and complaint-resolution processes. An in-person visit, direct conversations with administrative leadership, and review of recent inspection reports would help validate whether the issues reflected in the reviews have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Elk City Nursing home is located at 301 N Garrett St, Elk City, OK, 73644.

    About Elk City Nursing home

    Elk City Nursing Home has served the Elk City area since 1985, and it's one of those medium-sized places that can house up to 118 residents, so it doesn't feel too crowded or too empty, just about the right size for most folks. The home is run by a partnership as a for-profit operation and isn't part of a bigger retirement community, so things can feel pretty local and straightforward. There's an administrator named Cathy Hennigh who helps oversee things, and staff like RNs and Certified Medication Assistants (CMAs) make sure residents get the medical help they need, whether it's skilled nursing, wound care, or just getting their medicine on time. Elk City Nursing Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, which helps a lot of families, and they're big on health and safety, making sure everyone gets a flu shot each year and checking often to keep infections down. Folks living here get plans made just for them, and the staff keeps checks to see if they need anything extra or a change in care, especially after something like a stroke or heart attack.

    You'll see many services here, like assisted living, memory care programs for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, short-term rehab after surgery, or long-term care if you need help day after day. They offer respite care, too, in case a regular caregiver needs a break and you need a safe place to stay for a while. They don't skimp on inspections for things like food prep or how medicine is handled, and they pay close attention to quality in care planning. There's a 24-hour call system in case anyone needs help at night, and most nursing care runs between 12 and 16 hours a day with someone always around.

    Residents get fully furnished rooms that have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and linens provided, which helps keep things comfortable. Meals come restaurant-style, and if you've got dietary restrictions, they can handle those, too. For activities, there are plenty of daily schedules, and a game room, fitness space, a garden, and even a small library and computer center if you want some quiet or want to read or get on a computer. They also have a beauty salon for haircuts and such. Linen services keep your bedding and towels washed, so you don't have to worry about laundry. If you want to get off site for a doctor's visit or an outing, community-run transport or arrangements are available. People who like to stay active in mind or body can enjoy all sorts of community and wellness programs, and there's always something going on to keep you engaged, whether it's a community activity, a game, or just a chat outdoors. The building and amenities lean toward comfort and practicality, with a maintenance-free lifestyle, so you don't have to fix things or mow a lawn, and it's all set up so seniors can feel safe and settled. Every care plan is personalized, and the focus is on making life comfortable and dignified, whatever each resident's needs might be.

    People often ask...

    Elk City Nursing home offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 301 N Garrett St, Elk City, OK 73644.

    No, Elk City Nursing home 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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