Southern Oaks Care Center

Southern Oaks Care Center sits in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and provides skilled nursing care and long-term care for seniors who need extra support after a hospital stay or can't live at home anymore because of health decline, and there are 82 certified beds for residents, though the average daily census is about 38 people, and the facility has been managed by Phoenix Health Care LLC since February 2010, with Larry Cain listed as owner. This nursing home is part of the Phoenix Healthcare group, and people say the staff is compassionate, aiming to make the place feel warm and supportive, and at all times there are licensed professionals like RNs, LPNs, and CNAs providing 24-hour nursing care, while an administrator, accounts payable staff, and a Dietary Manager help oversee daily needs. Residents have access to licensed pharmacists and pharmacy consultants who check all medication plans and dietary consultants to help with diet issues and make sure foods and drugs don't clash, so there's oversight to help prevent problems, and there's a full dietary management team, too. The nurse staffing level is 4.22 nurse hours per resident each day, which is a bit higher than the state average of 3.8, though nurse turnover sits at 57.5%, a little above the state's 56.5% rate, and there's some regularity in the staff available to notice health changes and behaviors. Residents get physical, occupational, and speech therapy with trained therapists when ordered, plus physician care like regular check-ins from doctors, a setup a lot like what you'd see in a hospital. There's a focus on holistic health, with attention to both physical and emotional well-being, so besides therapy and medical care, there are activities and social programs for residents, meant to help people feel at home and connected. Support services include housekeeping and dietary help for a clean and comfortable environment, and the amenities lean on a bit of country living style with a nod to nature's beauty, which some say helps with recovery. There's memory care, palliative care, respite care, and specialized rehabilitation for people needing to regain strength after a stroke, illness, or surgery. Inspection reports show nine deficiencies in recent years, including a missed resident assessment that led to problems in care planning and a violation of federal infection control standards, plus other care-related issues, so there's been some room for improvement according to regulators. Overall, residents get a mix of long-term and skilled nursing care to support recovery and make life a bit easier, with staff aiming for a steady, supportive environment each day.