Grace Living Center - Tahlequah East Shawnee sits at 614 East Cherrie in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and runs 125 senior apartments and living units, so there's room for quite a few folks. The place offers several choices, like assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even short-term or respite care if needed, and they take Medicare and Medicaid, too. Residents can get help with daily things-bathing, dressing, managing medication, or laundry-and there's also memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia and care for people with Parkinson's disease. There are nurses and specially trained staff around 24/7, and you'll find security features like keypad entry and in-room emergency systems for safety, the kind that makes you feel a bit more secure, and they have a registered nurse on the staff, which helps a lot.
Skilled nursing care covers 12-16 hours daily, plus there's physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, health checks, diabetic care, and treatment for things like heart problems or pneumonia. There's help with incontinence and moving about or getting to appointments, all handled in a quiet, thorough way. If someone needs help with meals, they include chef-prepared dishes and restaurant-style dining, even options for dietary restrictions or supplements, all watched over by a dietitian, and the dining room is large enough for everyone to sit together if they want, but there's also private dining for special occasions. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance come included, and apartments can be studios, shared quarters, or single rooms-featuring private baths, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and furnished rooms for comfort.
For activities, the calendar stays pretty full, so no one's just sitting around. There's a movie theater room, arts and crafts, a greenhouse, library, fitness center, music and wellness programs, spiritual activities, and even a beauty salon for haircuts or grooming. Folks can enjoy game rooms, reading areas, business rooms, and outdoor patios with walking paths and gardens, where it's peaceful to get some fresh air or join in scheduled outdoor programs and social events. Grace Living Center also partners with Oklahoma City Public Schools, and that means school children come to visit every so often, which brings some joy to the residents.
Transportation to doctor's appointments is available, and the center helps with moves and family outreach, including education and support services for loved ones. There are services like pharmacy delivery, pet-friendly spaces, help with speech therapy, and care for non-ambulatory folks. This community holds a Medicare and Medicaid certification since 1992, and it offers both short-term and long-term care. The overall rating is 2/10, so there's room for improvement, but the place offers a lot, from rehab and therapy to home health services, to daily fitness, scheduled outings, emergency alerts, meals, social groups, bridge, and religious activities for those who want them. You can expect quiet, steady support, plenty of activities, and essential care all under one roof.
