Heritage Community/Dunaway Manor

Heritage Community/Dunaway Manor sits at 1401 N. Lelia in Guymon, Oklahoma, and it's been caring for seniors in the area for over 42 years, providing different levels of care for people as their needs change with age, so you'll find everything from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing, memory care, and even services like home care, hospice care, and adult day care all under one roof. The place has about 77 licensed beds, with 19 private rooms and 24 semi-private rooms, and mostly operates as a medium-sized not-for-profit nursing home-about 60 people living there at a time, around 40% of whom are on Medicaid, and it's Medicaid certified, too. If you're looking at community size, they employ about 137 people as of 2022 and reported total revenues of $3,902,964 with expenses of $3,878,223 that year, which gives a good sense of how they run things financially. As a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, they support people who want to remain on the same campus as they get older or need more help, starting with independent living that gives a maintenance-free lifestyle with things like resort-style amenities, a gym, a small library, community and entertainment rooms, an outdoor garden, and social events for residents who can still be active but maybe want a little extra support if needed.

When residents need more help, assisted living offers extra support for daily activities, including bathing, dressing, medication management, meals, housekeeping, and personal care, and if someone's struggling with memory loss or dementia, there's a locked, secure memory care wing with tailored programs, alarms to help people stay safe, staff on hand for 24-hour supervision, memory-enhancing activities, and special attention to Alzheimer's care needs. Skilled nursing provides full medical and nursing support, including round-the-clock care, rehabilitation services, wound care, therapy, and post-acute recovery, plus the associated Dr W F & Mada Dunaway Manor skilled nursing home, which is part of the same campus and handles more complex healthcare needs. Home care and adult day care let folks get support without moving away, and respite care helps relieve family caregivers for short stints. The community features studio room layouts, and shared community spaces like two dining rooms, a chapel/activity room, a lobby/living room, a beauty salon, a computer center, and a gaming room-plus amenities like pools and hot saunas, but you'll also find the basics like personal laundry, meals that are often homemade, church services, bible studies, and outside maintenance for those who care about the grounds and gardens.

Transportation is available for appointments and outings, and there are planned social activities, music events, and opportunities for both community-led and resident-run groups. The staff provide 12-16 hour daily coverage with a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and there are concierge services to help when moving in or arranging personal needs. The facility tries to make things more home-like and relaxed, aiming for a safe setting where folks can age with dignity-so while the rooms are fully furnished and there's space for family gatherings and celebrations, everything is designed to make it feel comfortable instead of clinical. The home is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and reports to the IRS annually, with public records including financials and Form 990s along with other filings, like audit reports for years when large amounts of federal grant money are spent, which shows they run a transparent operation and share information with the public. Heritage Community/Dunaway Manor gets an average rating of 5.1 out of 10, which, while not the highest possible, stands as the best in the city, and its mission stays clear: to offer assisted living and nursing care that supports every resident's best chance to stay as healthy and independent as possible, no matter their abilities or needs as time goes on.