We visited Brookdale Tulsa Midtown. They offered more times a week, three times a week to take my mother places, like if she needed to go to the doctor or needed to go somewhere. The staff was very nice. They have an Alzheimers unit, and I liked that I didnt have to move her. The food looked fine; it seemed OK.
5211 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105
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Reviews of Brookdale Tulsa Midtown
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Tulsa Midtown
September 27, 2018
I visited this facility
June 30, 2018
I visited this facility
Brookdale Tulsa Midtown had three different sizes of rooms, a studio, a one-bedroom with a kitchen area, and a little bit bigger version of the same thing. The size of the room was good, the cleanliness was good, the colors they used were all neutral, and things were easy to clean. It had a smaller memory care area, but it was truly the more traditional assisted living. It's a nice facility, and it used to be a Hilton. It's large, it's very well done, and it sits in a nice area. The people seemed to be quite content there.
September 09, 2016
I visited this facility
My aunt is at Brookdale Tulsa Midtown. She has been there for I think about a month, and so far, so good. She's happy there. There is a memory care unit, and that's what attracted me to the place. My aunt has dementia, and I think it will be an easy transition for when her condition progresses a little more. The staff assists us very well, and we're very pleased. She has a one-bedroom unit. There are a lot of activities. The facility has a library, an activity room, a crafts room, a physical therapy room, and a workout room. In addition to the main dining room, there is what is called a country kitchen. The residents can go there in the morning if they don't want to get dressed and go to the main dining room. There is a nice walking trail. The staff keeps the residents stimulated mentally, and it is done in a way that works for dementia patients.
January 26, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Tulsa Midtown, formerly Emeritus at Tulsa, was much larger than the other ones I visited. I liked it, but the rooms were small. I liked the director. She was very informative, and she showed me the schedule of the activities for the seniors. As we toured, I could see that the residents were very involved in arts, crafts, and different things such as community outings. The residents that I saw seemed more active, and it would be a place that I would have considered for my parents. The dining was really nice. I did hear a comment from one of the residents that he really liked the food there.
January 23, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale was under renovation when I visited, so they had a modest construction going on. The apartments were okay, and I was specifically looking for a one-bedroom, with no kitchenette. They had activities in their community kitchen, and it seemed they were having Bingo that day. They offered basically the same things like assisting the residents in dressing, taking showers, cleaning the rooms, doing the laundry, giving them medicines, and getting them ready for bed.
December 29, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale Tulsa Midtown. The people there looked happy. I happened to go in around lunch time, and there were a lot of activities going on. Everybody seemed to be OK I liked that the facilities were clean. I saw people interacting with each other. Some people were reading, others visiting with each other, and things like that. The rooms and staff were really nice. If you were standing around, they would ask if you needed assistance. They were able to show us around the areas and took us to the kitchen.
October 28, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My husband is at Brookdale Midtown Tulsa. The food is not great; it is OK. However, the care is excellent. They are meeting my husband's needs. They are taking care of him. They communicate with each other, and they communicate with me. They welcomed me; I felt very homey. Even the doctor and the medication now work together. The facilities are older, and they need some remodeling, but the care is the best part of it, and that is the most important part to me.
October 27, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We got my parent in a place called Brookdale Tulsa Midtown. It is going fine. The employees all seem very nice and willing to do whatever they can to make things go as smooth as possible. We saw a couple of communities that were satisfactory, as far as care and activities for the residents, but this one is more of a hotel like atmosphere. It is a three-story versus the typical single-story long hallway that looks like a nursing home only dolled up a little bit. This one has more of a hotel thing, which I think particularly is my mother's taste. She has only been there for a couple of plus, but it is a very strong 4 for me.
April 20, 2015
I visited this facility
I did not like Emeritus at Tulsa at all. The units looked like a nursing home, but the staff was nice. The dementia and Alzheimer's unit was terrible. It smelled, and they had it way in the back. The front part looks really nice, but the back part was terrible. The studio rooms weren't nice at all. They were not clean. There was no really dining area; it just looked like a nursing home in the back where the dementia and Alzheimer's unit was.
Provider Response
We apologize that your tour of Emeritus at Tulsa did not meet your expectations. We want to thank you for taking the time to visit and providing feedback. Please be assured your feedback will be reviewed and used to better serve our residents and their families in the future.
February 11, 2015
I visited this facility
We were set up a time to tour Emeritus at Tulsa, and they had no idea we were coming. They had to pull a nurse off duty to take us around. She had no idea which rooms were occupied or unoccupied, and then she had to get somebody to get her a key to let us in. She has never led anybody on a tour before. It was just terrible.
The structure was fine, and the rooms in the assisted living unit were reasonable, but when we got up to the third floor where the people with dementia was, I wouldn't even go in there; it was just depressing. They opened the door, and there were people drooling and in wheelchairs; they look so much worse off than my mother. I just couldn't even go look at that.
January 13, 2015
I visited this facility
Emeritus was nice, and it was our second choice. The people who worked there were very nice, and I was really impressed with how nice they were. The facility wasn’t quite as well designed.
December 28, 2014
I visited this facility
We had an appointment that had been setup for us to go on a tour at Emeritus at Tulsa. Somebody saw me, they contacted me from online, and he arrange for this tour but by the time we got there, they have no record of us coming. It was very disorganized.
Later on I called back to talk to the person who’s business card they gave me; that person was on vacation, and there was nobody else there that can give me pricing and availability. I was not very impressed. They just didn’t seem to have their act together. But the activities that they had were good, and the menu selection each day was good.
July 26, 2014
I visited this facility
I might have used Emeritus at Tulsa, but I found another place that’s a little bit better priced for me and probably 2 miles closer. It was nice and clean. The staff was good, and the people seemed to be pretty nice too. Their dining room was fine. However, the rooms were a little on the small side for me. I was looking at the studio rooms. Another negative was it's two stories. They had one available, and it was upstairs. I didn’t want to go upstairs. In addition, my father couldn’t get around being upstairs, and I think they only had one elevator.
October 11, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom moved to Emeritus at Tulsa. The staff were great and very caring. The rooms were good-sized and she was the single occupant of the room. She started in the assisted living unit and eventually moved to the memory unit, and everything worked great without confusion. I would recommend this facility to other people.
September 21, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I have come across Emeritus at Tulsa through their website. The main reason we ended up placing my father there was because it was the only facility in Tulsa that had the capability of evaluating him while he was still in California. They were able to pick him up from the airport and transport him to the facility. They already had a room for him there. Every other facility that I inquired wanted to keep him at least 24 hours and that was not possible at that time. My father has no knowledge of how nice Emeritus is because he is just one step away from being in a nursing home. However, I personally think it has plenty of good things about it. They have a wide range of activities for the residents. The room that he is in is average, but he doesn't need that much space. They have a very high rate of turnover with regards to staffing. It is understandable though because caring for their residents is a difficult work. This place is commendable. In fact, I have already recommended them to others.
June 25, 2013
I visited this facility
I liked Emeritus very well. The staff was very nice and very helpful in giving different information I could use with the move-in. I certainly would recommend this place to others.
April 30, 2013
I visited this facility
I was impressed with the staff at Emeritus. The facility is a large open area. They have a separate area for memory cases. They have their own separate little dining room enclosed so the patients can't wander off. One of the people who gave me the tour was the cook.
Questions about Brookdale Tulsa Midtown
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Tulsa Midtown. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age of our residents is 80 years old. Some favorite activities are baking, playing cards, dominos, and bingo, and enjoying live music. They go on outings to movies, painting ceramics, shopping and to local museums as well.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Tulsa Midtown offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Brookdale’s unique Optimum Life program focuses on six dimensions of wellness: purposeful, emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Brookdale Tulsa Midtown offers a daily exercise class in addition to other daily purposeful, meaningful activities.
What places are near Brookdale Tulsa Midtown or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Brookdale Tulsa Midtown has beautiful walking trails on the property. We are located directly across the street from a drugstore and very near to many shops and restaurants. We are minutes from Brookside, which offers outdoor shopping and dining options. We also enjoy easy highway access to all parts of Tulsa and surrounding areas.
What transportation services does Brookdale Tulsa Midtown offer to assisted living residents?
Brookdale Tulsa Midtown has a community bus that can transport residents to doctor appointments, shopping, and outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Tulsa Midtown exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Brookdale Tulsa Midtown residents can enjoy restaurant style dining with breakfast made to order and may choose one of five entrée selections for both lunch and dinner along with several selections for side items and dessert. Additionally, we offer several “always available” items should they like something different than what is on the menu. All of our food is made from scratch and served fresh. Our residents meet with our Director of Dining Services for a monthly “menu chat” to provide input as to what is on the menu. We are also able to accommodate certain special diet needs.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Tulsa Midtown offer to assisted living residents?
All of our residents wear pendants that alert our care associates when they need assistance. All apartment restrooms also feature a pull-cord. Our care associates do two hour wellness checks as well.
How does Brookdale Tulsa Midtown keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Program Directors make monthly care calls to family members to discuss suggestions, successes or concerns.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Tulsa Midtown during daytime and nighttime hours?
At Brookdale we staff to acuity, so our staffing is actually determined based on resident needs. We always have more care associates than is required by the state of Oklahoma.
If Brookdale Tulsa Midtown accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We are a pet-friendly community, and our pets can enjoy our walking trails and courtyard while with a care associate or resident.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff undergoes weekly in-service trainings as well as online continuing education courses.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Tulsa Midtown provide to protect residents who wander?
At Brookdale Tulsa Midtown our Clare Bridge memory care neighborhoods have secured access.
About Brookdale Tulsa Midtown
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.
Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.
Through special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.
Amenities and Services
- Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication management
- Dining assistance and special diets
- Assistance with reminders and redirection
- Escorts and assistance with walking
- Emergency response call system
- Housekeeping
- Laundry and linen service
*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included.
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