Shartel Towers stands as a public housing facility serving seniors in Oklahoma City, built in 1969, with 201 apartments spread over six stories, offering both studio and one-bedroom units along with semi-private and two-bedroom options so residents can find what best fits their needs, and the building's been designed for those age 62 and over or those needing accessible and safe accommodations. Staff are present day and night, able to help with emergencies or help move residents from beds to wheelchairs, and services include various levels of assisted living for people with low, medium, or high care needs, from help with bathing or dressing to support with medication management, while there's also specialized care available for residents dealing with Alzheimer's, diabetes, incontinence, or who can't move easily on their own, and respite care for short-term stays is an option, which really gives quite a bit of flexibility for those not sure how much help they'll need.
The facility's payment options include private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, and even commercial insurance, and for some kinds of help, like sharing a room or extra assistance, there are specific fees-buy-in, community, and second-person fees, which folks can learn about when they look at the available floor plans and details on leasing. The apartments come with essential utilities like electric, natural gas, water, and trash as part of the rent, and all the apartments are handicap accessible, so getting around's a little easier for everyone. There's on-site maintenance with 24-hour emergency response, extra security, and the building's outfitted with a security fence, secured entry after hours, emergency call systems, and even sprinkler fire safety systems, which bring some relief to residents and their families.
Residents don't have to cook every day if they don't want to, since the facility offers daily meal services, and the meals use quality ingredients aimed at boosting both health and enjoyment, and when you look at the activities here, you can see there's a strong effort to keep people busy and connected, with schedules full of social, educational, and movement-focused events, devotional gatherings, and activities on and off the property, all helping with socialization and building new friendships. The indoor and outdoor common areas, computer lab, TV sitting spaces, and places to garden all add to the sense of community and comfort, almost like an extension of home rather than something that feels cold or medical.
The building sits close to local grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, gas stations, pharmacies, banks, and medical offices, which makes daily outings pretty manageable, and transportation isn't hard to arrange with the resources nearby. Shartel Towers is managed as part of the OchNet public housing system, and its detailed reporting from Yardi Matrix gives insight into apartment features, occupancy and rent trends, leasing options, past sales, and ownership, so anyone interested can find out a full history and even customize information reports across more than thirty options, which is helpful for making an informed choice. All things considered, Shartel Towers offers a steady and supportive home for folks looking for a mix of independence with help nearby, designed for people who want peace of mind, sensible amenities, and a community atmosphere tailored to different support needs as the years go by.
