
Best Nursing Homes in Oklahoma City
Quick Answer
Oklahoma City has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 57.9/100. Top-rated facility: NORTH WINDS LIVING CENTER (score: 91). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 25% of facilities score 75+ (high-performing).
Market Overview
Oklahoma City's skilled nursing landscape shows mixed quality with 20 facilities averaging a SunsetWell score of 57.9. 25% of facilities score 75 or higher, indicating moderate availability of high-performing options.
The 71-point gap between highest and lowest-rated facilities highlights quality variation in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.
Score Distribution
🏆 Exceptional Care (90-100)
NORTH WINDS LIVING CENTER
⭐ Excellent Options (75-89)
TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME
Nearby best optionMONTEREAU, INC
Nearby best optionCOTTONWOOD CREEK SKILLED NURSING & THERAPY
Nearby best optionMID-DEL SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
Nearby best optionAbove Average (60-74)
WARR ACRES NURSING CENTER
SEQUOYAH POINTE LIVING CENTER
Nearby best optionGRAN GRANS PLACE
Nearby best optionPARC PLACE MEDICAL RESORT
BELLEVUE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
✓ Mixed Quality (40-59)
NORTHWEST NURSING CENTER
HIGHLAND PARK HEALTH CARE
Nearby best optionBEAVER COUNTY NURSING HOME
Nearby best optionAYERS NURSING HOME
Nearby best optionHERITAGE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
Nearby best option⚠️ Lower-Performing (0-39)
ATOKA MANOR
Nearby best optionSTROUD NURSING & REHAB
Nearby best optionBROOKWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
THE SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
Nearby best optionCOLONIAL MANOR II
Nearby best optionHow to Choose the Right Facility
If quality is your top priority:
→ Consider: NORTH WINDS LIVING CENTER, TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME, MONTEREAU, INC
These facilities score 75+ and demonstrate consistent excellence in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
For urgent placement:
Contact top-rated facilities first to check availability. Consider expanding search to nearby metros if needed. Avoid rushing into lower-scoring facilities—invest time in thorough evaluation even in emergencies.
Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide objective comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.
Detailed Comparison
| Rank | Facility | SunsetWell Score® (0-100 weighted) | Percentile (vs. state peers) | Health | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTH WINDS LIVING CENTER | 91 | 90 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2 | TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME | 87 | 86 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3 | MONTEREAU, INC | 83 | 83 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4 | COTTONWOOD CREEK SKILLED NURSING & THERAPY | 77 | 76 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5 | MID-DEL SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY | 76 | 75 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| 6 | WARR ACRES NURSING CENTER | 71 | 69 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 7 | SEQUOYAH POINTE LIVING CENTER | 68 | 67 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ |
| 8 | GRAN GRANS PLACE | 64 | 63 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 9 | PARC PLACE MEDICAL RESORT | 62 | 61 | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 10 | BELLEVUE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER | 61 | 60 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 11 | NORTHWEST NURSING CENTER | 59 | 57 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 12 | HIGHLAND PARK HEALTH CARE | 57 | 56 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 13 | BEAVER COUNTY NURSING HOME | 54 | 52 | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| 14 | AYERS NURSING HOME | 52 | 49 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ |
| 15 | HERITAGE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY | 49 | 47 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 16 | ATOKA MANOR | 37 | 38 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ |
| 17 | STROUD NURSING & REHAB | 36 | 37 | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 18 | BROOKWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY | 28 | 28 | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 19 | THE SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY | 26 | 25 | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| 20 | COLONIAL MANOR II | 20 | 20 | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
Additional Resources
State Oversight
- • State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
- • Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
- • State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints
Financial Planning
- • Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
- • Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
- • Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage
Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.
Last updated: January 2025 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis