The Best Independent Living Communities in Canadian County, OK

"My mother is in Spanish Cove, and she is the first person in the skilled nursing. They have it for people who are part of their three level of service, and they just opened it for skilled nursing. The care is excellent; that is why we choose it. It is probably the best care we can ask for, but one thing in private pay, it is expensive. Spanish Cove has more upscale residents. So, you will see people there who have more money than normal. It is not a Medicaid facility. "

"Several years ago we found a place called Savannah House of Yukon, and more recently we were just looking around to see what else was available. It’s a nice place and we have been here for two years. The place is convenient for shopping and travel. The people were very nice, all over 65 or 62, everyone mostly is retired. The surroundings were residential, the apartment is very nice -- two bedrooms and two baths. The people seemed to be very nice, there are some activities, but there is no activity director. "

"I toured Belmont Cove. The thing I liked least about it was the backyard, which was pretty much nonexistent, and I had a 100 pound dog that I would not do that to. The rest of the place is very nice and very open. I really liked that. The staff made themselves available, and that's about it. I toured it independently. There were three apartments we got to look out for. I know that they had a big clubhouse, but they said they had someone come in and do their hair and nails and stuff like that."

"My friend is in Paradise Square. The place is very nice. We chose it because it is convenient. However, they do not really have anything for retirees. It is just a place to live more or less. They have a clubhouse that they can use which is nice, but as far as activities and anything, there are none here at this place. They have small apartments with attached garage -- which is very nice -- and they are very roomy. They take care of their own yards, which is very nice. I will recommend them to others. "

"Whispering Creek is beautiful. They have no garages, but they have carports. The carport is right inside the front door. You would have maybe 6 to 8 feet to run in the rain to your porch. I would have taken that. I would have loved it. I would rather have a garage, but that was sufficient. There are duplexes. It’s very neatly done and very modern. The lady I was talking to, her daughter is an interior decorator and she got a contract to decorate the inside of these duplexes. They are just beautiful except the countertop, which is too high. That was the only complaint I had on them. The community is absolutely lovely. I didn’t observe any activities going on, but they have a walking trail, a community room for get-togethers or what-have-you, and an exercise room with all the equipments. They have snacks out for the open house. There was a kitchen for get-togethers or parties that they might have. There was a kitchen and a nice dining area. "

"I visited Baptist Village of Oklahoma City's assisted living for my parents. My mom has been a Southern Baptist all her life and they have that church in the building that she can go to. She could just walk down the hall. I like that all of the bills and all of the charged things are included so there are no additional charges for treatments or whatever else. It's all just in one bill so that's just more convenient. The staff were great. The facilities looked clean and the structure looked fine. Nothing looked like it had issues. I would say the rooms are comparable to the other facilities we saw online. The one that we're getting is 543 square feet and it's a 1-bedroom. The place's atmosphere seemed very loving and caring to me."

"We have a facility for my mother called Southern Plaza Retirement and the deposit has been put down in the independent care unit. They're getting a unit ready for occupancy this coming June. The facility was well kept and well organized. The staff was very knowledgeable and very caring. If one needed an additional level of care like assisted living or memory care, they had all three services. It was located in the Town of Bethany, which is a small town. It was within a block or two of the church that my mother attends. The pricing was competitive with other similar services and other facilities. It had covered parking and it wasn't far from my mother's sister and it's not far also from where we live here in Norman. Those were the major points. They have one- and two-bedroom units. The one-bedroom unit was satisfactory for her. They provided dining, so they had food preparation and housekeeping and an array of social activities that she could partake in. They have qualified staff if a medical need would arise. It ministered to her natural needs, emotional needs, social needs, and even spiritual needs. They have ministers that come in and minister if she would elect to attend. They are a top-notch quality facility. Considering the amenities, the quality of construction, and the condition of that, they do a top job. The complex spans a block. It just depends upon which entrance you take to come into the facility. It's also run by the Nazarene College, so the people that are managing it have a spiritual orientation. They understand that a person isn't just a warm body roaming the halls. They have a heart and they have an inner person which also needs ministry. They have that dimension because they're ministry-oriented. It's not just commercially oriented. They're not just trying to make a profit, although they have to make a profit. They have memory, assisted and independent, and they have different administrators for each level. We not only took a tour with Lisa in the independent living, but we took a tour also with Debbie in the assisted living because at that time, it appeared that mom might be moving in with her husband."

"I have lived here for several years .The first couple everyone hated it here .However things change and my home has began evolving into a place I'm happy to live at .The attitude of the management towards the residents has improved so much .The positive energy is beginning to heal hearts and quiet discontentment.and I expect this change to continue to improve."

"I’ve moved my mother into Saint Ann Retirement Center. It offers independent and assisted living. We chose this community because their residents were most like my mother from a physical standpoint, and also because of the brightness of the apartments themselves and its proximity to my house. They have Bible studies, movie days, and bridge club. They have some musical events. All the activities are centered around Christmas themes. They also have some enrichment classes. They provide transportation to doctor’s offices. They go once or twice a week for errands, and if somebody has an individual request, they have a car that would take that person individually to where they want to go. "

Proveer at Quail Creek goes beyond senior housing. We strive to provide a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, endless activities, and exceptional attention to detail. From all-day restaurant-style dining to life-enriching activities, we offer a wealth of thoughtfully designed services and amenities included in your monthly rent. Come sit by the fireplace, or gather around the piano. Curl up with a book from our library, or join in a fitness class. Entertain your family in our private dining room, or meet up with friends in our coffee shop. Step outside and discover peaceful outdoor spaces. Relax in our enclosed courtyard, stroll the walking paths, or flex your green thumb in one of our raised gardening beds.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Oklahoma State Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"I am a resident of Paseo Avenues. You can eat here or cook your own meals, but there's no extra charge. The food is excellent. Other than that, I'm used to getting sandwiches every day. The rooms are very spacious. You have a huge walk-in closet. The bathroom is so big that you can get lost in it. I share a room with two other females. The staff is very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very experienced in what they do. They are very caring people. There is a playground on the side for families that come to visit with their children, and on certain days of the week, there are meetings on what to do, and what not to do. They do board games, exercises, video games, and stuff like that. It's very affordable."

"I am moving into Acclaim Living. When I first went to visit the place, it just felt like home. I liked everything about it. They were very impressive. The staff was friendly and helpful. They answered all my questions. They had a sign at the reception area welcoming me and it was just wonderful. The food was very impressive as well. They gave us a menu and there were 2 choices on it. They had a soup bar, and you go over there to get your soup, but your meal was brought to you."

"Grand Tapestry at Quail Springs is a very nice community. It's beautiful and has a lot of social activities. The staff is really good. My apartment is great. I have hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and living room. The bedroom is carpeted. It is handicapped accessible. Grand Tapestry has two pools, gas grills, a great room, and a bistro. It is great. We have five meals. During the week, there are refreshments. On Tuesday night, there is a get-together down in the great room and the bistro, and they serve a meal for that. They also serve meals for various other events. We have a lot of activities. It's a great place to live. For the services that we get, it's very reasonably priced."

"They were just friendly. We ate at Epworth Villa, and their food was satisfactory. They have bingo and different types of excursions that they take their residents on. "