Higher Call Nursing Center sits at 407 Whitebird St in Quapaw, Oklahoma, about 7.4 miles from Miami and offers a place where seniors get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and there's always someone available through a 24-hour call system, so families worry less about emergencies, and with nursing staff on hand for 12-16 hours a day, folks living here get medical help when they need it. The community focuses only on assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's, and skilled nursing care, so everyone gets personal attention, and for those needing extra health support, there's specialized equipment such as oxygen concentrators. Higher Call Nursing Center keeps things allergy-friendly and predictable, since pets aren't allowed, and they stay mindful of safety with features for folks who have trouble getting around. Folks live in studio rooms or private apartments, most with their own bathroom, air conditioning, kitchenettes, cable TV, and Wi-Fi, so they stay comfortable and connected to loved ones, and all rooms come furnished, which helps with moving in and settling down.
If someone wants a short stay to give their caregiver a needed break, there's respite care, and they make things easier with laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and maintenance, so seniors don't have to worry about chores. For meals, residents get one or two prepared dishes a day, with a professional chef managing the kitchen, and the staff can handle special diets. Dining takes place in a community dining room set up for socializing, and folks can eat throughout the day in restaurant-style seating. Seniors keep busy with a packed activity schedule-movie nights, music programs, trips out on community-operated transportation, and even resident-run activities-all trying to help everyone find something they enjoy. There are outdoor walking paths, garden areas, fitness and wellness spaces, a library, game room, and arts room, so people have plenty of places to visit with friends or relax.
The place has 44 certified beds, though 86 rooms are available, and they take both Medicare and Medicaid, which helps seniors with different budget needs. Families can come to resident or family council meetings to talk about care or improvements. Though it isn't part of a large retirement community, Higher Call Nursing Center focuses on helping seniors who need higher levels of care, especially after hospital stays or surgeries, and for those who need help moving about, there's extra support for non-ambulatory care and help with transfers. They stay up to date with technology, so residents can use the computer center, go online, join in community activities, or just stay in touch with friends and family. The place isn't perfect, but it does have the highest average rating-8.9 out of 10-in the area, and the staff works to keep everyone safe, engaged, and as independent as possible.
