Heritage Hills Living & Rehab

    411 N West St, McAlester, OK 74501
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.2ยท24 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

    2.21ยท(24)

    Overall rating

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

      1.9
    • Staff

      2.1
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.2

    Pros

    • Caring and supportive admissions and office staff
    • Individual staff members recognized for compassionate care
    • Compassionate and attentive dietary aides
    • Home-like environment in select units
    • Staff engagement in organizational improvements
    • Competitive employee compensation and benefits

    Cons

    • Inadequate staffing levels and inconsistent role coverage
    • Delayed personal-care delivery and inconsistent bathing schedules
    • Gaps in clinical monitoring and pressure-injury/wound management
    • Sanitation concerns and pest-control issues
    • Poor family communication and unresponsiveness from leadership
    • Weak incident follow-up and limited accountability
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Limited dining options and reduced meal quality for residents with allergies
    • Inconsistent visitation and security-policy enforcement
    • Staff morale and retention challenges

    Summary of reviews

    Overview: The reviews indicate a facility with a mix of pronounced operational challenges alongside individual staff members and teams who provide meaningful, compassionate care. Positive comments consistently reference specific employees who made families feel welcome and reassured, and some reviewers described a home-like atmosphere in parts of the building. At the same time, multiple reviewers raised operational concerns that span clinical care, facility maintenance, communication, and leadership responsiveness.

    Care quality: Clinical concerns center on inconsistent monitoring and follow-up. Reviewers described delays in routine personal care (including bathing), delays in responding to resident needs, and deficiencies in pressure-injury prevention and wound management. There are also references to post-acute rehabilitation not being delivered as expected. These issues suggest gaps in care protocols, staffing allocation, or clinical oversight that can affect outcomes for residents who require ongoing nursing or therapy services.

    Staff and culture: Comments about staff are mixed. Several family members and some staff praised individual caregivers and aides for compassionate, attentive interactions; one or more employees received explicit recognition by name. Conversely, there are multiple comments indicating concerns about staff conduct, communication tone, and morale. Reports of employees being asked to perform multiple roles, or statements from staff describing the workplace negatively, point to potential retention and satisfaction issues that may affect continuity of care.

    Dining and activities: Dining feedback varies. Some reviewers praised caring dietary aides, while others found overall food quality below expectationsโ€”specifically noting limited options for residents with allergy-related restrictions, which reviewers felt reduced menu variety and satisfaction. There is limited direct commentary about activity programming in the sample; where mentioned, impressions were neutral to positive but not extensive.

    Facilities and environment: Several reviewers identified sanitation and odor concerns, and noted instances that imply pest-control issues. These facility-level maintenance items, along with comments about the building condition and smells in common areas and resident rooms, indicate a need for strengthened environmental services and more consistent housekeeping oversight.

    Management and communication: A recurring theme is weak responsiveness from leadership and inconsistent family communication. Reviewers described difficulty getting timely answers from administrators, limited follow-through after complaints, and inconsistent enforcement of visitation or security policies. These patterns point to gaps in complaint resolution, incident reporting, and family engagement processes. At least one reviewer referenced concerns following a residentโ€™s death, highlighting the importance of transparent communication and accountable follow-up in serious clinical events.

    Notable patterns and implications for families: The reviews describe a facility where committed individual staff can provide supportive interactions, but where systemic issuesโ€”staffing levels, clinical oversight, sanitation, and leadership responsivenessโ€”appear to undermine consistent quality. For prospective residents and families, key areas to evaluate during a tour would include current staffing ratios (especially for nursing and aides), policies for wound and pressure-injury prevention, environmental-services protocols (including pest control and odor management), examples of recent quality-improvement initiatives, and the facilityโ€™s process for family communication and incident follow-up. Asking for recent inspection reports, staffing schedules, and examples of corrective actions taken in response to complaints may help clarify whether operational gaps have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

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

    Location

    Heritage Hills Living & Rehab is located at 411 N West St, McAlester, OK, 74501.

    About Heritage Hills Living & Rehab

    Heritage Hills Living & Rehabilitation Center in McAlester, OK is a medium-sized facility with 81 beds that offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals seeking care. Heritage Hills is not a part of a continuing care retirement community, but it does offer a range of services for residents in need of specialized care.

    The facility has received a below-average rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care based on recent data. This indicates that there may be areas for improvement in terms of the quality of care provided to residents. Despite this, Heritage Hills is equipped to handle post-acute care for patients recovering from a hospital stay, such as after a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury.

    Heritage Hills has been closely monitored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at various points in recent years due to documented patterns of poor care. This monitoring ensures that the facility is held accountable for providing appropriate care to its residents. Recent inspection reports have highlighted instances where the facility has failed to meet health and safety standards, including issues related to resident care plans, infection prevention, and resident rights.

    In terms of staffing, Heritage Hills has shown consistency with having a registered nurse on site for at least 8 hours every day. This level of staffing helps to ensure that residents receive the necessary medical care and attention. The facility also has a high percentage of residents who are able to maintain their independence in daily activities, indicating a commitment to promoting resident well-being.

    Overall, Heritage Hills Living & Rehabilitation Center provides a range of services for individuals in need of short-term or long-term care. While the facility has areas for improvement based on recent data and inspection reports, it remains a viable option for those seeking quality care in the McAlester, OK area.

    People often ask...

    Heritage Hills Living & Rehab offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 411 N West St, McAlester, OK 74501.

    No, Heritage Hills Living & Rehab 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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