Willow Creek

Pros

• Leslie goes above and beyond in her job.
• She has turned this place around in the time she has been here.
• She is professional and kind to everyone.
• She makes Willow Creek feel like home.
• Leslie and Rae are the best thing about this place and are always here to help.
• This place is the best place to live.
• Leslie goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome.
• She and Raymond work tirelessly to meet residents' needs as soon as possible.
• The maintenance man is awesome.

Cons

• Unmowed lawns, atrocious sidewalks, and trees in need of trimming.
• A perceived lack of pride and mismanagement at the site.
• It looks like a low-income dumping ground.
• The reviewer would not advise a family to move an elderly parent here because it promotes sadness and depression among its residents.

Review

Willow Creek Apartments comes across in these accounts as a place defined by people who care deeply about the community, especially its leadership and front-line staff. Across several testimonials, residents repeatedly highlight a shift in the property's culture under capable hands, with management that treats residents like neighbors rather than numbers. The common thread is a sense that Willow Creek has become more welcoming, more organized, and more attentive to the daily well-being of those who live there.

At the heart of the favorable impressions is Leslie, the on-site manager who many residents describe as doing "above and beyond" for everyone. Multiple posts credit her with turning the property around and driving up occupancy to a level not seen since the reviewer has lived there. The sentiment is that Leslie approaches her role with professionalism and kindness, making each resident feel seen and valued. In combination with her assistant Rae (and in some notes, Raymond), Leslie is praised for prompt responses, hands-on problem solving, and a demeanor that helps the community feel like home rather than just a rental complex.

The appreciation for staff extends beyond the management office to the maintenance and support team. Several residents point to the maintenance crew as a bright spot - someone described as "awesome" - and there are grateful remarks about staff like Michelle Laster and Jana (Jena), who were singled out for compassionate, effective help during a difficult moment. One moving commenter recalled arriving as homeless and being met with immediate care and practical assistance from these staff members, who made sure there was a place to call home. That kind of reaction - tender, personal, and action-oriented - appears repeatedly and reinforces the sense that Willow Creek's team treats residents with genuine humanity.

Residents who've recently moved in or are evaluating their options paint Willow Creek as a place of security, cleanliness, and quietude. Several testimonials describe well-kept units, a quieter environment, and a feeling of security that allows people to settle in without constant worry. For seniors in particular, the place is framed as supportive and accessible, with moving experiences softened by staff who facilitate a smoother transition. The overall message is that Willow Creek can be a welcoming, home-like setting, especially when you're looking for stability and a friendly, responsive management team.

The most glowing endorsements emphasize the sense of belonging fostered by the people who work there. When Leslie is described as the person who "turns this place around" and when Rae and Raymond are credited with tireless efforts to ensure residents get what they need quickly, the implication is clear: the living experience at Willow Creek is as much about relationships and service as it is about the physical apartments themselves. A number of residents say they would gladly recommend Willow Creek to others, particularly seniors who value a community that feels attentive and personal rather than transactional.

Of course, not every voice here speaks with equal warmth. One post questions the credibility of some comments and shifts the conversation to concerns about grounds maintenance and overall site appearance, suggesting un-mowed lawns, neglected sidewalks, overgrown trees, and a sense of mismanagement that gives the impression of a "low income dumping ground." That view contrasts sharply with the predominantly positive tone and a number of other residents who defend the property, noting that the maintenance team can be excellent and that kindness and responsiveness are real assets at Willow Creek. In short, there is a tension between glowing testimonials about leadership and care and a minority critique focused on groundskeeping and perceived pride.

Overall, Willow Creek Apartments emerges as a community shaped by strong leadership and a compassionate staff who actively work to make residents feel at home. Leslie's leadership stands out as a defining feature, with Rae and Raymond, along with other staff like Michelle Laster and Jana, praised for their dedication and empathetic service. The property is described as clean, quiet, and secure by many who live there, and several accounts emphasize a sense of belonging that makes moving or living there feel less daunting. While there are voices calling attention to maintenance and grounds issues, the persistent message from the majority is one of appreciation for a management team and community that prioritizes residents' well-being, with many residents ready to recommend Willow Creek to others and to rely on its staff for ongoing support.

Restaurants

• China King Super Buffet (0.1 miles)
• Braum's (0.2 miles)
• Braum's (0.2 miles)
• Arby's (0.3 miles)
• Burger King (0.3 miles)
• Head Country Bar-B-Q Restaurant (0.4 miles)
• Subway (0.5 miles)

Places of Worship

• Providence Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
• Pca (0.4 miles)
• NewPoint Church (0.4 miles)
• First Assembly Of God (0.6 miles)
• PCA Church (0.6 miles)
• United Pentecostal Church (0.8 miles)
• Longwood Baptist Church (1.1 miles)

Physicians

• Ponca City Open MRI (0.5 miles)
• Hearing Group (0.6 miles)
• Northern Oklahoma Regional Pediatric Clinic (0.6 miles)
• Hill Gary C MD (0.7 miles)
• William Slater, MD (0.7 miles)
• Dare Kevin DO (0.7 miles)
• Michael Schiff, MD (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

• Ponca City Medical Center (0.8 miles)
• Cancer & Blood Care Center (0.8 miles)
• Trinity Medical Group Obgyn (2.3 miles)
• James Rebik, DO (2.3 miles)
• Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital (13.7 miles)
• Integris Rural Health (13.8 miles)

Pharmacies

• Family Discount Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
• Toni's Westside Health Mart (2.5 miles)
• Hutton Pharmacy (13 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (14 miles)

Parks

• Standing Bear Park (1.8 miles)
• Lake Ponca Park (2.6 miles)
• Dan Moran Skate Park (3.2 miles)
• 101 Ranch Historic Site (9.4 miles)
• Blen Park (14.1 miles)

Cafes

• The Perk (2 miles)
• Happy Days Cafe (2.3 miles)
• Sacred Grounds (2.8 miles)

Transportation

• Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) (2.1 miles)
• U-Haul Moving & Storage (13.1 miles)
• U-Haul (14 miles)
• U-Haul (22.4 miles)